Turkey plans to send a rover to the moon by the end of the decade using a domestically built rocket engine that will first fly to the moon in a test mission in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Young stars can release flares more powerful than our sun’s largest on record once a week, according to a massive new analysis of stellar activity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Fresh off a nearly $12 million funding round, startup space company Launcher announced a new satellite platform to carry stacks of CubeSats into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The rotation of the Milky Way bar has slowed by almost a quarter since its formation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-slows-milky-way-rotation
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Atmospheric refractionflattened the solar disk and distortedits appearance in this telescopic view of an Atlantic sunriseon June 10.From Belmar, New Jersey on the US east coast,the scene wasrecorded …
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In October of 2024, NASA’s Artemis Program will return astronauts to the surface of the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. In the years and decades that follow, multiple space agencies and …
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NASA is working quickly to fix the Hubble Space Telescope after an issue with a 1980s-era computer on board caused the famous orbiting observatory to temporarily shut down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The U.S. Senate confirmed former astronaut Pam Melroy as NASA deputy administrator on Thursday (June 17), about six weeks after doing the same for space agency chief Bill Nelson. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We’ve known for a while about the large-scale structure of the Universe. Galaxies reside in filaments hundreds of millions of light-years long, on a backbone of dark matter. And, where those filaments …
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Heavy traffic at the International Space Station has pushed SpaceX’s next crewed launch to the orbiting lab for NASA back a week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Flags, patches and pins representing the diverse history of the U.S. and its space exploration efforts will be on board the second orbital flight test of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. …
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Astronomers may have solved the mystery of Betelgeuse’s bizarre brightness drop. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-star-weird-dimming-dust-cloud
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SpaceX successfully launched an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force and nailed a rocket landing at sea on Thursday (June 17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Shenzhou 12 docked with Tianhe, the Chinese space station core module, early Thursday morning (June 17), about seven hours after lifting off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. …
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So far, only the U.S., the Soviet Union/Russia and China have launched humans to Earth orbit. But India aims to join that exclusive club in the next year or two. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For a brief moment in time in July 2018, the solar system aligned to show Earth the fully sunlit disk of Pluto, an arrangement that won’t occur again for 161 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There are no plans to launch astronauts anytime soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-russia-international-lunar-research-station
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a new GPS navigation satellite for the U.S. military today (June 17) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is aabout 25 light-years acrossblown by windsfrom its central, bright, massive star.A triumvirate of astroimagers( Joe,Glenn,Russell)created this sharp …
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The Shenzhou 12 mission launched Wednesday (June 16) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, sending three astronauts toward China’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two astronauts ran out of time on a spacewalk while trying to install new solar arrays the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new teaser trailer hints at the upcoming story for “Star Trek: Picard” season 2 has arrived and there’s quite a lot to unpack! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China is looking at the ways of getting astronauts to Mars and back safely and potentially establishing a long-term presence on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Black holes are the most powerful destructive forces in the universe. They can rip apart a star and scatter its ashes out of the galaxy at nearly the speed of light. But these engines of destruction …
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Now’s the time to catch Nova Herculis 2021, before it fades from view. …And then, there were two. Fresh off of the eruption of Nova Cassiopeiae 2021 early this year, another galactic nova made itself …
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Apple has released the first trailer and release date for it’s new science fiction thriller series called “Invasion.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here’s how we might stop the flow of time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-time-stop
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Rocket Lab has been awarded a contract to design the twin spacecraft for NASA’s potential ESCAPADE Mars mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Shenzhou-12 mission is scheduled to lift off tonight (June 16) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 9:22 p.m. EDT (0122 GMT on June 17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Join astronaut Terry Virts as he discusses what matters on planet Earth with a range of interesting guests Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-terry-virts-down-to-earth-podcast
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Astronauts working hundreds of miles above Earth will install a new solar array on the International Space Station today (June 16) — and you can watch all the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If Scorpius looked this good to the unaided eye, humans might remember it better. Scorpius more typically appears as a few bright stars in a well-known but rarely pointed out zodiacal constellation.To …
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Much like Dark Matter and Dark Energy, Fast Radio Burst (FRBs) are one of those crazy cosmic phenomena that continue to mystify astronomers. These incredibly bright flashes register only in the radio …
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Vladimir Shatalov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut who achieved the first-ever docking between two crewed spacecraft, has died at the age of 93. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Brazil has signed on to the NASA-led Artemis Accords initiative to explore the moon responsibly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/brazil-signs-artemis-accords-moon-exploration
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Flying isn’t easy to do these days amid the pandemic, but one group of passengers got to see a rocket launch from the air last month as an unexpected reward for their efforts. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s Space Launch System is now lifting off from the cereal aisle in grocery stores. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galactic-lucky-charms-nasa-artemis
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Laying on a grassy field staring at the cloud formations in the sky and coming up with harebrained ideas about their shapes is a common feature in childhood summers – at least as they’re portrayed in …
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One of the best things about that universe is that there is so much to it. If you look hard enough, you can most likely find any combination of astronomical events happening. Not long ago we reported …
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On July 20th,, Blue Origin will conduct the first crewed launch of their New Shepard rocket, the reusable launch vehicle that will send small payloads and customers to space. In addition to Jeff Bezos …
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Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson will return to space to command a commercial mission for Texas-based Axiom Space, three years after her retirement from NASA in 2018. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The western world’s most advanced economies have agreed to take action against space debris at the G-7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall, U.K. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has approved the Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope to move into “preliminary design,” its next phase of development on the road to a planned liftoff in 2026. Διαβάστε …
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NASA is looking for proposals for two new commercial astronaut missions to begin as soon as 2022 as the agency works to make space more accessible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Minotaur 1 rocket blasted off from the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tuesday morning (June 15), heading to orbit with three secret spacecraft for the U.S. government’s spy satellite agency. …
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It will take until at least 2080 before women make up just one-third of Australia’s professional astronomers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first look at the beloved space video game’s sequel is a bit cheeky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-outer-worlds-2-video-game-sequel-E3-trailer
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It’s always a good sign when astronomers are blunt about the degree to which some observations have puzzled them. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There’s a new rover on Mars.In mid-May, China’s Tianwen-1 mission delivered the Zhurong rover onto the red planet. As Mars means Planet of Fire in Chinese, the Zhurong rover’s name …
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How much energy can be created at one time without losing control? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-much-energy-can-be-created-at-once.html
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A recent study claims to have found evidence for mushroom-like life forms on the surface of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/unproven-claims-that-alien-life-exists
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TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) has found a new planet, and the discovery of this sub-Neptune exoplanet has scientists excited about atmospheres. The combination of the planet’s size, its …
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Halo Infinite will include a multiplayer battle mode when it launches over the 2021 holiday season, the games E3 2021 trailer reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Northrop Grumman is set to launch a Minotaur 1 rocket early Tuesday morning (June 15), and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Colin Farrell and Lili-Rose Depp discuss the spaceship’s set design for this harrowing, hormone-fueled sci-fi thriller. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China launched four new satellites into orbit on Thursday (June 10), including a commercial satellite for tracking near-Earth asteroids. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tendrils of galaxies up to hundreds of millions of light-years long may be the largest spinning objects in the universe, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Serenity’s crew embarks on a life-saving mission to the Alliance’s frozen planet of Atata. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-life-signs-novel
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The world’s first satellite made partially of wood is set to launch to space later this year. It will test how well the sustainable material deals with the harsh environment of space. Διαβάστε …
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“Avatar” will get the chance to explore the movie’s lush moon Pandora for themselves in Ubisoft’s new game “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s been 30 years since NASA last visited Venus, with the Magellan orbiter in 1990. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-rejected-missions-to-jupiter-neptune-moons
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Speaking on the BBC show ‘Panorama,’ Microsoft’s Brad Smith warned that unless checks are put in place, artificial intelligence could lead to a dystopian future Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth’s middle layer is chunky, like peanuts in a sea of caramel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-mantle-transition-zone-stuck-slab
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What does the largest moon in the Solar System look like? Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, larger than even Mercury and Pluto, has an icy surface speckled with bright young craters overlying a mixture …
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Asteroid 16 Psyche, often sensationally dubbed the 10,000 quadrillion dollar asteroid due to its composition of valuable metals, may not be entirely what it seems. A new paper out of the University of …
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Bethesda Game Studios announced the release date Sunday (June 13) for its epic new space-based adventure game “Starfield.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Author’s note – this article was written with Dr. Vincent Kofman, a scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), and the lead author on the research it discusses. Thousands of exoplanets …
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Scientists seem to have come up with a new parlor game – how many ways can we potentially detect exoplanets? The two most common methods, the transit method and the Doppler method, each have their own …
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Given all of the news surrounding the landing and first few months of operation of the Perseverance rover on Mars, it might be surprising that its actual science mission hasn’t even started yet. That …
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A Northrop Grumman rocket successfully launched a secretive Space Force satellite for “space domain awareness” on Sunday (June 13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New seismic models show that Earth’s inner core may be growing faster in the east than in the west, creating a ‘lopsided’ pattern at the center of our planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Physicists used optical tweezers to capture their gas clouds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/physicists-harness-atomic-dark-state
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French soccer sensation, Kylian Mbappé could hardly contain his excitement as he became the first soccer player to chat with someone in outer space this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Is that a cloud or an alien spaceship? It’s an unusual and sometimes dangerous type of thunderstorm cloud called a supercell.Supercells may spawn damaging tornados, hail, downbursts of air, or …
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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that competition is a great way to foster progress and innovation. If these truisms are to be believed, then the NewSpace industry is destined …
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Exploration of ocean worlds has become a hot topic of late, primarily due to their role as a potential harbor for alien life. Moons that have confirmed subsurface oceans garner much of the attention, …
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It’s an exciting time to be a Venus watcher. Our sister planet, which has been the target of only one mission since the 1980s, is now the focus of not one, not two, but three missions from NASA and …
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With a high bid of $28 million, an unnamed individual has won the chance to join the richest person on Earth on a flight into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Type Ia supernovae are an important tool for modern astronomy. They are thought to occur when a white dwarf star captures mass beyond the Chandrasekhar limit, triggering a cataclysmic explosion. …
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Satellites will fall out of orbit and crash land in Verdansk in season four of Call of Duty Warzone. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/call-of-duty-warzone-season-four-satellite-crash
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The Dark Energy Survey just released its most comprehensive results. But did they really prove Einstein wrong? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-energy-survey-einstein
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You can watch live this Saturday (June 12) as people all over the world bid for the chance to go to space with Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This week, the community gets chatty in response to some of this week’s coverage and we take on a solar quiz! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-june-11-2021
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Eclipses tend to come in pairs.Twice a year, during an eclipse season that lastsabout 34 days,Sun, Moon, and Earth can nearly align.Then the full and newphases of the Moonseparated by just over 14 …
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China’s Mars rover Zhurong used a tiny camera to snap a self portrait of itself with its lander on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 1181 CE, Chinese and Japanese astronomers noticed a “guest star” as bright as Saturn briefly appearing in their night sky. In the thousand years since, astronomers have not been able to pinpoint …
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The search for life on exoplanets takes a fairly conservative approach. It focuses on life that is similar to that of Earth. Sure, it’s quite possible that life comes in many exotic forms, and …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-pups-born-frozen-mouse-sperm
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Venus and the moon will shine bright together in the night sky tonight (June 11)! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-moon-conjunction-june-2021-skywatching
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The Chinese Tianwen-1 lander and Zhurong rover are being watched, both from Mars’ orbit and from the surface! The Chinese Space Agency today released a series of photos, including a family portrait of …
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A space shuttle simulator has returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center almost a decade after it was last “flown.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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More than 50 years after it provided the communications link between Houston and the moon, Collins Aerospace is again helping connect “Space City” with the future of U.S. activities in …
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The HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter snapped a shot of China’s first-ever Red Planet rover, called Zhurong, on June 6, about three weeks after the wheeled robot …
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On June 10 a New Moonpassed in front of the Sun.In silhouette only two days afterreaching apogee,the most distant point in its elliptical orbit,the Moon’s small apparent size helped create an …
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In 2016, Russian-American billionaire Yuri Milner founded Breakthrough Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating some of the most enduring mysteries of the Universe. Chief …
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China is getting ready to send three taikonauts to its new space station core module, although we don’t yet know when it will happen and who will go. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A satellite captured the moon casting its shadow on Earth during the annular solar eclipse early Thursday (June 10) morning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This is our Great Question: How did life begin on Earth? Anyone who says they have the answer is telling tall tales. We just don’t know yet. While a definitive answer may be a long way off—or may …
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Venus scientists have long complained that their target wasn’t getting its due in robotic investigators. Now, a third new mission to Earth’s mysterious twin has been announced in just over …
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Scientists have successfully grown liver tissue capable of functioning for 30 days in the lab as part of NASA’s Vascular Tissue Challenge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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People across the northern hemisphere looked up today – taking the correct precautions, of course – and were treated to a partial solar eclipse. The partial eclipse covered a region thousands of …
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Using a new observatory, a team of Chinese astronomers have found over a dozen sources of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. And those sources aren’t from some distant, exotic corner of the cosmos. They …
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Scientists have discovered how electrons gain enough energy to cause phenomenal auroral displays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/aurora-origin-mystery-solved-by-electrons
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ponsored Xplora, maker of Europe’s leading smartwatch for kids, is challenging kids to walk to Mars and win awesome prizes! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The “ring of fire” solar eclipse was observable from northern latitudes of Europe and America today, but clouds ruined the show for some. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most of the U.S. missed out on the “ring of fire” piece of Thursday’s solar eclipse, but parts of the East Coast caught a stunning sunrise partial eclipse to make up for it. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has kicked off its highly anticipated science campaign with a Red Planet road trip. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Want to see a ring around the Sun?It’s easy to doin daytime skies around the world.Created by randomly oriented ice crystals in thin high cirrus clouds,circular 22 degree halos are visible much …
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In recent years, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has watched his commercial space company, Blue Origin, lose ground to the competition. While SpaceX has progressed by leaps and bounds towards realizing …
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Find maps, diagrams and animations of the “ring of fire” solar eclipse on June 10, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-june-2021-photos
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Between now and the end of this decade, multiple space agencies plan to send astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. But whereas Apollo was a “footprints and flags” affair, the …
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The U.S. Senate passed a bill that would allocate nearly $250 billion to American scientific and technical research — including $10 billion for NASA to fund private crewed moon landers. Διαβάστε …
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The kind of solar eclipses usually portrayed in films are total solar eclipses — a reasonably rare event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/four-ways-to-enjoy-a-solar-eclipse
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On Thursday morning (June 10) much of North America will see the moon block some portion of the sun during the first solar eclipse of the year — weather permitting, of course. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists have found the unmistakable presence of certain isotopes in an iron meteorite. Since these meteorites are thought to leftover bits of planetary cores, similar isotopes must be in the …
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In a new report, Pentagon officials claim they lack evidence that UFOs are from worlds other than Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufos-not-alien-spacecraft-pentagon-report
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NASA is about to announce the winners of its latest Centennial Challenge to grow human tissue in a lab, and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronauts at the International Space Station got some spectacular views of May’s lunar eclipse from orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A British company plans to build the world’s largest swimming pool as part of a center that will house facilities for commercial astronaut training and the development of underwater robots. …
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Well, hello there old friend! This week the Juno mission to the Jupiter system made the first close flyby of Jupiter’s giant moon Ganymede, and as you might guess, the images are spectacular. This is …
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Glavkosmos, the marketing and management arm of the Russian federal space agency Roscosmos, is inviting folks to buy a trip to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Διαβάστε …
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The photos from a historic flyby of Ganymede, the solar system’s largest moon, are starting to roll in. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-ganymede-juno-flyby-1st-photos
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Ingenuity took to the Martian skies again on Sunday (June 6), making its first sortie since battling through an in-flight anomaly on May 22. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The “ring of fire” solar eclipse is coming up Thursday (June 10) and here’s when you can watch it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Watch an upcoming solar eclipse indirectly with this home-made viewer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-eclipse-viewer-photo-tutorial
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An incredible explosion on the sun is helping scientists uncover new information about what causes powerful solar eruptions and how we might be able to better predict them in the future. Διαβάστε …
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This moon appears multiply strange. This moon was a full moon, specifically called a Flower Moon at this time of the year. But that didn’t make it strange – full moons occur once a month …
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Astronomers recently caught a supermassive black hole gulp down a star. It flared in exactly the same way as its smaller cousins do when those black holes have a snack. It just took longer and was a …
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“Superman” and possibly “Star Trek” are among the franchises uniting to stop the aliens from taking over the iconic island. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Walk into any modern hospital, and you’ll find a medical imaging department. Medical imaging uses x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other arcane-sounding methods like positron emission …
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People across the Northern Hemisphere will be able to spot a “ring of fire” in the sky as an annular solar eclipse moves across our planet this Thursday (June 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you’d like to “bake” a universe, you need two essential ingredients and one optional ingredient. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-make-a-universe
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For the first time astronomers have observed waves of magnetic energy, known as Alfvén waves, in the photosphere of the sun. This discovery may help explain why the solar corona is so much hotter than …
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Relativity Space revealed details of Terran R, a new two-stage rocket that’s key to the Southern California startup’s bold off-Earth goals, which include helping humanity get a foothold on …
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Russia’s space chief is threatening to leave the International Space Station program in 2025 unless the United States lifts sanctions against the Russian space sector. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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United Launch Alliance (ULA)‘s next Atlas V launch will have to wait a little longer as the liftoff has been delayed, the company announced Friday (June 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you can’t catch the next solar eclipse in person, there are several places where you can watch the event live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The sunrise eclipse on Thursday (June 10) will bring a striking image of a crescent sun rising in the east-northeast. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Boulders on asteroids can be three-quarters hollow or more, a discovery that could help yield insights on the way in which Earth and other planets formed, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What do you see in the clouds of Jupiter?On the largest scale, circling the planet, Jupiter has alternating light zones and reddish-brown belts.Rising zone gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, usually …
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Planets form from the accumulation of countless grains of dust swirling around young stars. New computer simulations have found that planets begin forming earlier than previously thought, when a …
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A NASA spacecraft made the closest flyby of Jupiter’s largest moon in 21 years on Monday (June 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-mission-flyby-jupiter-moon-ganymede-recap
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Astra announced on Monday (June 7) that it’s acquiring Apollo Fusion, a company that builds electric-propulsion spacecraft engines. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There is a cloud of debris surrounding our solar system. It’s known as the Oort cloud, and it is the source of most of the comets in our solar system. It was first proposed by Jan Oort, as a way to …
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Why are black holes so alluring? You could cite plenty of reasons: They’re matter-gobbling monsters, making them the perfect plot device for a Disney movie. They warp spacetime, demonstrating weird …
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Boston-based firm RR Auction is vetting the people bidding to fly to space this summer on Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital vehicle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 1990, the field of astronomy was forever changed with the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. While it was not the first space observatory, its unprecedented resolution and versatility allowed …
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To trigger star formation, you need to compress a lot of gas into not a lot of volume. To make a lot of stars at once, you need to really pack it in. Until now, astronomers haven’t been sure how to …
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The Amazon.com and Blue Origin founder announced on Instagram that he and his brother would fly on the New Shepard vehicle’s first crewed flight, scheduled for July 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The U.S. Air Force has launched a Rocket Cargo program to study the use of commercial spacecraft to ship supplies around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Chemicals produced by re-entering megaconstellation satellites will likely alter the Earth’s upper atmosphere and damage the protective ozone layer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We may be witnessing the start of a bona fide Venus exploration campaign. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-exploration-campaign-nasa-missions
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What’s that new spot of light in Cassiopeia?A nova. Although novas occur frequently throughout the universe, this nova, known as Nova Cas 2021 or V1405 Cas, became so unusually bright in the skies of …
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In 1960, the first survey dedicated to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) was mounted at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia. This was Project Ozma, which was the brainchild …
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NASA’s Juno mission is set for a close encounter with the Solar System’s largest moon, Ganymede, on Monday. This will be the first flyby of the icy world since the Galileo and Cassini spacecraft …
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IDW Publishing revisits the Mirror Universe for a major event series featuring the charismatic “Star Trek: The Next Generation” captain and his crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and it’s expected to bring a higher-than-average number of storms in the months ahead. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The biggest moon in the solar system is about to get much bigger for Juno. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-mission-flyby-jupiter-moon-ganymede
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SpaceX launched a veteran Falcon 9 rocket on its third trip to space Sunday (June 6) to carry a massive radio satellite into orbit for Sirius XM. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Yes, but have you ever seen a sunrise like this? Here, after initial cloudiness, the Sun appeared to rise in two pieces and during partial eclipse, causing the photographer to describe it as the most …
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Is there an alien civilization next door? It’s…possible(ish). In late 2020, we discovered a signal from the direction of Proxima Centauri (not necessarily from Proxima Centauri), our closest neighbour …
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Ingenuity’s handlers are prepping the little chopper for its seventh Martian flight, which will take place no earlier than Sunday (June 6). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Kellie Gerardi, citizen scientists and STEM influencer, will fly in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-flight-kellie-gerardi-astronaut
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NASA chief Bill Nelson told CNN that he has asked agency researchers to look into the spate of UFO sightings that U.S. Navy pilots have reported over the past two decades. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station today (June 5) to deliver new solar arrays and tons of fresh NASA supplies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As part of a new fundraising initiative benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you can now create your own “crew” for the upcoming Inspiration4 mission to Earth orbit. …
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SpaceX will launch a broadband satellite for Sirius-XM early Sunday (June 6) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The weathered and layered face ofMount Mercou looms in the foregroundof this mosaic from the Curiosity Mars rover’s Mast Camera.Made up of 21 individual images the scene was recordedjust after …
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The core of the Milky Way Galaxy (aka. Galactic Center), the region around which the rest of the galaxy revolves, is a strange and mysterious place. It is here that the Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH) …
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Fortnite players roaming the popular battle royale game are reporting alien abductions ahead of what may be a UFO-themed season. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 2019 the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) gave us the first direct image of a black hole. On one hand, the image it produced was rather unimpressive. Just a circular blur of light surrounding a dark …
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Officials from NASA and ESA this acknowledged the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope will very likely be delayed from the end of October to at least mid-November, 2021. As we reported last …
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The citizen astronauts flying to space with Inspiration4 this September are hard at work training for their mission at SpaceX HQ. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists have recreated the first matter that appeared after the Big Bang in the Large Hadron Collider. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-matter-perfect-liquid.htm
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This week, the community is intrigued by Earth’s ancient climate. We also see one community member post some thought-provoking questions! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New Zealand is urging progress on sustainability in space mining as the country becomes the 11th worldwide to sign on to the NASA-led Artemis Accords to explore the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The world’s first commercial astronomy mission, Twinkle, is on track for launch in 2024, looking to give a boost to exoplanet research. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Northern and eastern sections of North America will experience a dramatic solar eclipse next Thursday (June 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-annual-solar-eclipse-2021
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The FAA has authorized Rocket Lab to resume launches, less than three weeks after it suffered a mission-ending anomaly. But Rocket Lab still needs to finish its mishap investigation. Διαβάστε …
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U.S. lawmakers called for an official assessment of UFO sightings in December, and the six-month deadline is up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pentagon-ufo-report-coming.html
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On May 26, theFull Flower Moonwas caught in this single exposure as itemerged from Earth’s shadowand morning twilight began to wash overthe western sky.Posing close to the horizon near the end …
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A new Chinese weather satellite launched into orbit Wednesday (June 2) with “complete success,” according to one of the participating state contractors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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When NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on February 18th, 2021, it brought with it an interesting little companion that’s been causing quite a stir of late! We are talking, of …
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A team of scientists has gotten their best look yet at a gamma-ray burst, the most dramatic type of explosion in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New research shows how a hypothetical form of dark energy might be made inside the sun and could be detected here on Earth. In fact, we may have already seen it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX launched its 17th rocket of the year today (June 3), sending a robotic Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station before nailing a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The only annular eclipse of 2021 will produce a fine spectacle across most of North America and Europe. Got those solar glasses handy from 2017? If skies are clear on the morning of Thursday June …
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SpaceX will launch a Dragon spacecraft packed with NASA cargo to the International Space Station today (June 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-cargo-launch-webcast
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Stephen King’s short story “The Jaunt” featuring teleportation will be adapted into a new TV series. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A former NASA astronaut was sentenced to four years in prison followed by 10 years of probation in relation to a deadly car crash in 2016. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s burgeoning satellite-internet business is getting a legal challenge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-megaconstellation-fcc-viasat-dish
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NASA’s planetary science program is making a big bet on Venus, after decades of putting its chips on Mars in the search for hints of past or present life out there in the solar system. The bet comes …
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Globular star clusterOmega Centauri,also known as NGC 5139, is some 15,000 light-years away.The cluster is packed with about 10 millionstars much older than the Sun within a volume about 150 …
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A number of missions are destined for the Moon before this decade is over. In addition to the Artemis Program, the European Space Agency (ESA), the China National Space Agency (CNSA), Roscosmos, and …
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Charles Soule and Luke Ross push Boba Fett to his limits in Marvel’s “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will send two new missions to Venus to learn more about how the planet’s hellish atmosphere turned so hostile over its history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The International Space Station’s robotic arm, Canadarm2, was struck by a piece of space debris. But luckily, it appears to be only a flesh wound, and the arm has been cleared for nominal operations …
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Liftoff for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope could now slip from Halloween (Oct. 31) to November. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Google Doodle marked the second day of Pride Month by celebrating an astronomer, Frank Kameny, who lost his job due to homophobia and spent the rest of his life fighting discrimination. Διαβάστε …
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Axiom Space will fly three additional crewed missions to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, the two companies announced today (June 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A brand-new SpaceX booster is ready to launch a fresh cargo ship to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday (June 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two Russian cosmonauts took a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (June 2) to prepare an old docking module for disposal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists looked into Earth’s ancient history and found that it would take serious action in reducing fossil fuel emissions to prevent our climate from reaching prehistoric warming levels. …
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Satellite observations of different climate variables don’t quite add up, suggesting these measurements might be missing something about the atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Deep inside some of NASA’s most venerable spacecraft beat similar plutonium-filled hearts to warm and power the robots. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Swatch, known for its colorful wristwatches, has found its latest palette in NASA’s iconic astronaut gear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/swatch-space-collection-nasa-watches
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What’s going on near the center of our galaxy?To help find out, a newly detailed panorama has been composed that explores regions just above and below the galactic plane in radio and X-ray …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter have now called the Red Planet home for 100 Martian days. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-100-mars-days
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Two Russian cosmonauts will prepare an old docking module for eventual dismemberment from the International Space Station during a spacewalk on Wednesday (June 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Best-selling space science writer Jeffrey Kluger will launch a virtual tour Tuesday (June 1) to promote his first fiction book, “Holdout.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Artist Brian Rood creates a pair of limited-edition variant covers for Marvel’s “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is gearing up to launch its 22nd cargo mission to the International Space Station this week, and tucked inside the Dragon cargo capsule will be some interesting organisms. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Are China’s recent activities in space cause for U.S. concern? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-advances-us-concerns
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The supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy may not be a black hole at all, but rather a fluffy ball of dark matter called darkinos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What are those streaks across Orion?Most are reflections of sunlight from numerous Earth-orbiting Starlink satellites.Appearing by eye as a series of successive points floating across a twilight sky, …
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The International Space Station (ISS) is not only the largest and most sophisticated orbiting research facility ever built, it is arguably the most important research facility we have. With its …
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NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter is a stunning achievement of engineering, design, and, well, ingenuity. The dual-rotor craft can be seen taking off and landing in this remarkable video, taken by the …
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In about three years, NASA plans to launch a robotic orbiter that will study Jupiter’s mysterious moon Europa. It’s called the Europa Clipper mission, which will spend four years orbiting Europa to …
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Whatever hit Mimas nearly destroyed it. What remains is one of thelargest impact craters on one ofSaturn’s smallest round moons. Analysis indicates that a slightly larger impact would have …
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A piece of space junk smacked into the robotic arm on the International Space Station, but near-term operations should not be affected. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Four NASA astronauts recently spoke about their cultural heritage to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s most-flown rocket, a Falcon 9 booster that has flown a historic 10 times, definitely looks like a veteran traveler. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On May 22nd, 2021, the Zhurong rover – part of Tianwen-1, China’s first mission to Mars – descended from its lander and drove on the Martian surface for the first time. According to the mission’s …
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When you think of a space telescope, you probably think of ones such as the Hubble, which probes deep space using precision optics. But optical space telescopes are also pointed at Earth, giving us …
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Cosmologists have been struggling to understand an apparent tension in their measurements of the present-day expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant. Observations of the early …
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Cosmology is now stranger to large scale surveys. The discipline prides itself on data collection, and when the data it is collecting is about galaxies that are billions of years old its easy to see …
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A galaxy considered by astronomers among the strangest in the known Universe has had its picture taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Are there particles from ancient solar winds hanging out in Earth’s core and mantle? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-noble-gas-in-earth-core
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New observations help astronomers hone in on a long-standing mystery about where cosmic rays come from. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ultra-high-energy-particles
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One of the unspoken caveats of most exoplanet discovery missions is that they only operate for a few years. Such a short observing window means there are planets with longer orbital periods, usually …
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What happens when you cross one of the world’s largest defense contractors with one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers? Apparently, you get an electrically powered autonomous lunar rover. …
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Since it was first theorized in the 1970s, astrophysicists and cosmologists have done their best to resolve the mystery that is Dark Matter. This invisible mass is believed to make up 85% of the …
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Auroras usually occur high above the clouds. The auroral glow is created when fast-moving particles ejected from the Sun impact the Earth’s magnetosphere, from which charged particles spiral …
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The Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft launched from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center today (May 29), carrying 6.64 tons of supplies toward the core module of China’s new space station. Διαβάστε …
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President Joe Biden is calling for a more than 60% increase in spending to fight climate change in his first federal budget, with more than $US36 billion in climate-related investments. Διαβάστε …
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It might look like a postcard from Arizona, but this snapshot shows something much more exotic: the planet Mars, as seen by NASA’s Curiosity rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This week on the forums, the community takes on the concept of nothingness. We also discuss spinning in space and try a fun quiz! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-may-28-2021
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A new offering from Auroch Digital has gamers manage a space agency of their choice, competing for glory and “milestone” missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Symmetry in nature is pleasing to look at, and even more so when that symmetry is novel. There’s plenty of it to see on Earth, as biological processes have a penchant for patterns. But finding it …
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Why is the Moon so dusty?On Earth, rocks are weathered by wind and water, creating soil and sand.On the Moon, the history of constant micrometeorite bombardmenthas blasted away at the rocky surface …
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Venus and Mercury will meet in the evening sky Friday (May 28) for their closest encounter until Nov. 5, 2033. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-venus-closest-until-2033-night-sky
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President Joe Biden’s federal budget proposal for 2022 gives NASA more science funding than ever before while continuing to pave the way for the next human moon landing in 2024. Διαβάστε …
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A film frame allegedly showing the autopsy of an extraterrestrial that crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico has an opening bid of $1 million. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Planning ahead is something astronomy and space exploration excels at. Decadal surveys and years of engineering effort for missions give the field a much longer time horizon than many others. In the …
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A Soyuz rocket blasted off from Russia today (May 28), carrying a new clutch of OneWeb internet satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Tianhe space station module has passed on-orbit tests and is ready to receive its first visitor, an automated cargo ship. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The conclusion to the Klingon civil war will feature in the latest season of “Star Trek Online”, which debuted Tuesday (May 25) on PC. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The UK will start issuing spaceflight licenses this summer, paving the way for rocket flights from British soil next year. Which spaceports and rocket builders will make it across the finish line? …
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The astronaut designer of a new “Dinos in Space” clothing line knows a thing or two about dinosaurs in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astrophysicists dream of one day truly seeing a black hole merger, rather than merely painting its portrait based on how it affects surrounding matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Writer/director David A. Weiner takes a nostalgic look at sci-fi cinema of the 1980s and explores why it was the Hollywood’s greatest decade of all for the genre. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The lunar-landing kerfuffle has many layers, including another round in the long-running battle between space billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The reddened shadow of planet Earthplays across the lunardisk in this telescopic image taken on May 26 nearSydney, New South Wales, Australia.On that crisp, clear autumn night a Perigee Full Moonslid …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity encountered some trouble on its latest Red Planet flight, but the little chopper soldiered through. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has selected rookie astronaut Kayla Barron as the fourth crewmember to fly on SpaceX’s upcoming Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Amazon Prime has dropped the full trailer for its new sci-fi action-thriller “The Tomorrow War” coming on July 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Commander Musilova shares how the Selene V crew was able to vent their disappointment from their moonwalks being canceled, their confinement and their low power existence in the HI-SEAS habitat. …
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Japan plans to deploy a baseball-sized rover to explore the moon’s surface in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/japan-transformable-moon-robot-ispace-2022-lunar-lander
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South Korea became the 10th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles laying out the responsible exploration of the moon, on May 24 during a ceremony in Seoul. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The rocket plane manual and space shuttle logs kept by NASA astronaut Joe Engle will be exhibited by an aviation museum dedicated to experimental aircraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A clip of a mysterious spherical object hovers over the horizon, in footage released by a filmmaker who produces UFO documentaries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In July 1999, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) was created with the purpose of representing the “Space Generation” to the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). For this …
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With all the new discoveries that seem to occur almost monthly, it’s sometimes hard to remember that finding exoplanets is still a relatively new and difficult science. As part of those continual …
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Space is big — really big. And if you want to successfully navigate the interstellar depths of our galaxy, you’re going to need some sort of reliable system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch 36 OneWeb internet satellites into orbit today (May 27) and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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San Francisco-based company Planet has tapped Astra to launch some of its Earth-observing spacecraft in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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About six months until the winter holidays, the winners have been announced for LEGO’s 2020 “Star Wars Holiday Contest.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you missed the total lunar eclipse on Wednesday (May 26), you’ll have to wait nearly a year for the next one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/next-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-2022
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Canada will develop a robotic lunar rover in partnership with NASA and launch it by 2026, officials announced Wednesday (May 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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May’s perigee Full Moonslid through Earth’s shadow yesterdayentertaining night skygazers in regionsaround the Pacific.Seen from western North America, itsinks toward the rugged Sierra …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new stack of Starlink internet satellites into orbit Wednesday afternoon (May 26), before sticking a landing at sea to top off the mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Many theories of the early universe predict that the cosmos should be flooded with cracks in space-time, called cosmic strings, but no cosmic strings have been detected yet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the past few decades, the number of planets discovered beyond our Solar System has grown into the thousands. At present, 4,389 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,260 systems, with another 5,941 …
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“Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA” launches on Paramount+ today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Moon turned a ruddy hue during this morning’s total lunar eclipse, in one of the top astronomical events of the year. What a celestial show. Depending on your time zone, you either got up early, …
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It’s often said that in its earliest moments the universe was in a hot, dense state. While that’s a reasonably accurate description, it’s also quite vague. What exactly was it that was hot and dense, …
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NASA will develop next-generation climate data systems to better track climate change and its impact on communities around the world with the support of the Biden administration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Lockheed Martin and GM announced today (May 26) that they’re developing a rover for potential use by NASA’s Artemis program, which is working to get astronauts back to the moon. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX will launch its fourth Falcon 9 rocket of the month today (May 26) to carry a new fleet of Starlink broadband satellites into space. Watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A total lunar eclipse dazzled skywatchers on May 26, 2021. See incredible photos of the celestial spectacle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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From the western U.S. to India, millions of skywatchers got a special treat with this year’s largest full moon as it arrived accompanied by the only total lunar eclipse of 2021. Διαβάστε …
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NASA knows that it’s an inviting target for hackers and therefore takes significant measures to head off attacks. But still it was compromised last year, and that shook that agency up. Διαβάστε …
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The Jupiter moon Europa may be an even more promising abode for life than scientists had thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-europa-deep-sea-volcanoes
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Space junk removal company Astroscale hopes to start commercially removing dead satellites from orbit in the next three years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What created these unusual clouds? At the center of this 2021 Hubble image sits AG Carinae, a supergiant star located about 20,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina. The …
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Space, science and incredible women take center stage in “A Cluster of Enigmas,” an awe-inspiring, colorful mural that uses augmented reality to make art come to life. Διαβάστε …
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Find out when to look up (or tune in online) for the Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Wednesday (May 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-eclipse-what-time
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What will the weather in your area be for observing Wednesday morning’s total lunar eclipse? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-weather-forecast
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If you’re excited to try and catch a glimpse of the Super Flower Blood Moon, the only total lunar eclipse of 2021, when it occurs Wednesday (May 26), you’re in for a treat, according to …
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Astronomers have identified the universe’s oldest spiral galaxy from a blurry image captured by the ALMA observatory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronaut Peggy Whitson already has her name in the history books, but now there’s a new entry to add: first woman named to head up a privately funded space mission. Whitson was the first woman to …
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The total lunar eclipse on Wednesday (May 26) won’t stick around long, so if you want to capture photographs of the celestial spectacle, you’ll want to plan ahead. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Former astronaut Peggy Whitson will return to orbit as commander of a private mission to be launched by Axiom Space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA shared a fun new learning guide for students to build their own lunar eclipse model ahead of this week’s “Super Flower Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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May’s full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will be the closest “supermoon” and the only total lunar eclipse of 2021, earning it the moniker “Super Flower Blood Moon.” …
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To celebrate the Super Flower Blood Moon, the company behind Bagel Bites says it’s giving away “moon deeds.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-blood-moon-eclipse-stages-explained
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If you’re wondering why humanity hasn’t been to the moon in 50 years, consider the circumstances that got us there in the first place. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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How does the Moon’s appearance change during a total lunar eclipse?The featured time-lapse video was digitally processed to keep the Moon bright and centered during the 5-hour eclipse of 2018 …
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A dramatic video lets us all fly along on Virgin Galactic’s latest spaceflight, which occurred over the weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For families looking to enjoy the “Super Flower Blood Moon” eclipse, here’s everything you need to know: Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” will have its day on Oct. 1, 2021and will be released in theaters and on HBO Max. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In a new survey, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have managed to pinpoint the location of several Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). FRBs are powerful jets of energy that, until recently, had …
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During the so-called Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse, the face of the moon will turn a brick-red hue. Here’s why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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‘Blood moons,’ caused by total lunar eclipses, can actually come in a wide range of colors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A gigantic chunk of ice recently broke off from an ice shelf in Antarctica, and is currently the world’s largest iceberg. The iceberg, dubbed A-76, measures around 4,320 square km (1,670 square miles) …
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Three students will get the chance to watch the first uncrewed Artemis mission launch to the moon after winning an essay contest about their visions for lunar exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Navigation satellites can promptly detect powerful earthquakes and help provide timelier alerts than traditional seismic sensor networks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Meteor showers are the dazzling result of cometary debris building up along well-worn paths through the solar system, then burning up in Earth’s atmosphere as our planet crosses that dust trail. …
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Learn what makes exoplanets habitable and find new homes for distressed aliens in a new game from PBS. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-lab-pbs-nova-game
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Thunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular 2011 June 15 total lunar eclipse.Instead, storm clouds parted for 10 minutes during thetotal eclipse phaseand lightning boltscontributed to …
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Gravitational-wave astronomy is very different from that of electromagnetic light. While gravitational waves are faint and difficult to detect, they also pass through matter with little effect. In …
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If you can’t see the “Super Flower Blood Moon” eclipse of May 26 in person, check out these live webcasts! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astrophysicists are using the simulation to learn how stars form, how they arrange themselves into galaxies, and how the heavy elements that are vital to complex life are forged. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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First came the trees.In the town of Salamanca, Spain, the photographer noticed how distinctive a grove of oak trees looked after being pruned. Next came the galaxy.The photographer stayed up until 2 …
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Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo rocket plane crossed its 50-mile-high space boundary over New Mexico for the first time today, after months of challenges. The trip by VSS Unity marks the first time a …
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NASA selected Firefly Aerospace to deliver 10 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to the moon in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Virgin Galactic launched its first SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight from New Mexico Saturday (May 22) in a big leap forward toward commercial launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s first Mars rover Zhurong rolled onto the Red Planet’s surface late Friday (May 21) to begin exploring its Utopia Planitia home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Recent events serve as a timely reminder for the Biden Administration that securing the safety of space infrastructure is critical to their broader economic and national security goals. Διαβάστε …
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Near the heart of theVirgo Galaxy Clusterthe string of galaxies known as Markarian’sChain stretches across this deeptelescopic field of view.Anchored in the frame at bottom center by prominent …
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In outer space, an object’s location has a huge impact on its temperature. The closer the object is to its star, the hotter it most likely is. Heat then plays a major role in what materials are …
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A Japanese oil exploration company recently dug up some samples from the Pacific Ocean floor and donated them to researchers. Those researchers, led by Dr. Anton Wallner at the Australian National …
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New Hubble Space Telescope observations have given more credence to a theory explaining mysterious radio energy bursts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A strange consequence of Lynn Rothschild’s current research is that she ends up snapping photos of the more exotic mushroom offerings she encounters in the grocery store’s produce aisle. …
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The Ingenuity team is preparing the little chopper for its sixth Red Planet flight, which is expected to take place in the next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We kick off our latest giveaway this week and it’s a special one! We’ve also got some of the best questions in this week’s AMA with Dr. Joe Pesce. Finally, we do some alien …
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NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a dramatic image last month of Curiosity ascending Mont Mercou, a landform on the slopes of the Red Planet’s 3.4-mile-high (5.5 kilometers) Mt. …
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From iron rain on exoplanets to lightning storms on Jupiter … Here are 4 examples of strange weather on alien worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New images – visible light, infrared and ultraviolet – from the Gemini North telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope reveal Jupiter’s atmosphere and storms in stunning detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“Clyde’s Spot,” a feature discovered on Jupiter in 2020, has a strange new look, NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Early on Wednesday (May 26), the full moon will become completely immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow, producing the first total lunar eclipse since January 2019. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin recently sent dinosaur bones into space to support its nonprofit’s Dream Big Alabama initiative and the Huntsville Science Festival. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A constellation of navigation and telecommunication satellites could be orbiting the moon by 2030, according to plans just announced by the European Space Agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Expansive Utopia Planitiaon Mars is strewn with rocks and boulders in this 1976 image.Constructed fromtheViking 2 lander’scolor and black and white image data,the scene approximates the …
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The Discovery Channel announced on May 18, 2021, that it’s launching a new reality show competition called “Who Wants to Be an Astronaut?” It aims to send one ordinary person to the International …
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Researchers at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics published a paper last week that just might explain a mysterious gap in planet sizes beyond our solar system. Planets …
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The May 22 launch will be the third crewed spaceflight of the suborbital VSS Unity vehicle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-unity-may-2021-test-launch
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Four private astronauts have been training for Inspiration4, the first-ever crewed space mission without any “professional astronauts” on board. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It appears that China will be one of the first challenges for NASA’s new leaders. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-superiority-nasa-deputy-administrator-pam-melroy
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Underground habitats have recently become a focal point of off-planet colonization efforts. Protection from micrometeorites, radiation, and other potential hazards makes underground sites desirable …
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Ever felt the need to get somewhere really, really quickly? Would Mach 17 work? That’s the speed a new prototype engine from researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) could potentially …
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Neutron stars might be bigger than previously thought, a study inspired by recent measurements of lead atoms suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-stars-bigger-than-thought
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Halfway through a series of opportunistic Venus observations, scientists say that a NASA sun spacecraft’s success studying our strange neighbor will pave the way for future measurements. …
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Metal atoms have surprisingly been discovered in the frigid atmosphere of the first known interstellar comet to visit our solar system, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first pictures from a Chinese probe on the surface of Mars were released May 19, sparking a plea from NASA’s recently appointed chief for more funding to keep America in the lead on the space …
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In1716, English astronomerEdmond Halley noted,“This is but a little Patch, but it shews itself to the naked Eye, whenthe Sky is serene and the Moon absent.“Of course, M13is now less …
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New NASA administrator and long-time politician Bill Nelson addressed concerns about China and NASA’s Artemis moon program at his first Congressional hearing as agency head Wednesday (May 19). …
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In the coming years, NASA will be sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. This time, and as part of the Artemis Program, NASA also plans to build the necessary …
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The researchers found the result by studying a tiny, jiggling membrane. Their experiment could lay the groundwork for further tests of the laws of thermodynamics at the tiniest scales. Διαβάστε …
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The first customer to fly on Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital spacecraft will pay millions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-spaceflight-auction-top-bid
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The first total lunar eclipse of 2021 occurs early next week and features the largest Full Moon of the year. Ready for the lunar eclipse drought to come to an end? It’s been a while since we’ve …
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China is gearing up to launch the first cargo mission to its new Tianhe space station module this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-2-cargo-ship-ready-to-launch
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Bacterial compounds could provide antimicrobial protection in undergarments shared by astronauts during spacewalks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-shared-underwear-upgrade
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A rare type of plutonium has been found in the crust below the deep sea, offering new clues as to how heavy metals form in star explosions and mergers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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More than 13,700 people have signed a petition to NASA to name the space agency’s planned Lunar Gateway after Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who died last month at the age of 90. Διαβάστε …
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China has released the first photographs taken by its Zhurong rover, which touched down on Mars late on Friday (May 14) as part of the country’s Tianwen-1 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Marketing campaigns that reclaim the night sky as an endless empty billboard would have meteoric reach. But how did we get here? And is this the right way to approach space marketing? Διαβάστε …
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Did you know that the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, has a tail much like a comet? You can see it in photographs taken with special filters to highlight sodium blown off the planet by the solar …
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The Lunar Crater Radio Telescope is now moving into Phase 2 of development. It’ll be built by robots, into a natural bowl-shaped crater on the moon’s far side. If completed, it’ll be the largest radio …
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We could soon start getting answers to some vexing UFO questions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-report-military-dod-to-congress-next-month
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A new geoengineering method using soot mixed with sunlight-reflecting particles that would rise into the stratosphere on their own creates new possibilities for geoengineering. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA shared an image of the stunning Necklace Nebula, created by two stars locked in a dance of mutually assured destruction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-hubble-necklace-nebula
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Yrica Quell and her rebel starfighter pilots are back for one more clash with the Empire’s Shadow Wing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught inthis alluring scene.In the telescopic field of view two bright yellowish stars,Mu andEtaGeminorum, stand just below and above the Jellyfish …
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A suborbital launch created violet and green lights in the sky this weekend in a larger effort to understand spaceborne energy transport. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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According to the latest numbers from the ESA’s Space Debris Office (SDO), there are roughly 6,900 artificial satellites in orbit. The situation is going to become exponentially crowded in the coming …
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Boimler decides to break Starfleet rules in this funny deleted animatic sequence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-blu-ray-deleted-scene
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A sun-studying spacecraft nabbed its first footage of a solar outburst before its science mission has officially begun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A concept of a sample-return mission to Saturn’s moon Titan envisions using local lakes of hydrocarbons as a source of fuel to power the trip home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On May 25-27, much of the world will see a lunar eclipse that coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth — making it a “supermoon” eclipse that will turn the moon reddish. …
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Rocket Lab is diving into two big jobs, one of which is much more pleasant than the other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launch-failure-recovered-booster
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The Discovery Channel has teamed up with Axiom Space to launch a contest winner into orbit in a competition series “Who Wants To Be An Astronaut.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a missile-warning satellite for the U.S. Space Force into orbit today (May 18), marking the first launch of the year for the company. Διαβάστε …
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What celestial body wears the Necklace Nebula?First, analyses indicate that the Necklace is a planetary nebula, a gas cloud emitted by a star toward the end of its life.Also, what appears to be …
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United Launch Alliance scrubbed the launch of an Atlas V rocket today (May 17) due to an issue with the rocket’s liquid oxygen system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s first-ever Mars rover will roll into action on the Red Planet this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-first-week
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Voyager 1 continues to make discoveries, most recently catching the signature of interstellar space itself, a faint plasma “hum” scientists compared to gentle rain. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists have used the world’s oldest crystals to determine the age of modern plate tectonics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-plate-tectonic-age-from-zircons
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The United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch an Atlas V rocket into space today (May 17), and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Meteors hit much harder on Mars than they do on the Earth. Lack of atmosphere obviously contributes to that, but its proximity to the asteroid belt also makes the red planet a more likely target for …
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Technology development is on track for a European mission to demonstrate oxygen production from lunar soil in 2025. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Milky Way galaxy glistens over the launchsite of Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket in these stunning timelapse videos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Is our Milky Way Galaxy this thin? Magnificent spiral galaxyNGC 4565is viewed edge-on from planet Earth.Also known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile, bright NGC 4565 is a stop on many …
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Humans have maintained a continuous presence in space on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than 20 years now. It is our longest-running and most comprehensive experiment in long-duration …
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On November 1st, 1961, a number of prominent scientists converged on the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, for a three-day conference. A year earlier, this facility …
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A podcast featuring Harvard theoretical physicist Avi Loeb, on the subject of whether ‘Oumuamua – the strange object that swept through our solar system in 2017 – is an artifact of an alien …
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China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft completed a historic delivery of moon rocks to Earth late last year, but the mission is still continuing with experiments in deep space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The European Space Agency announced plans to launch a space debris removal mission in 2025 with the help of a Swiss start-up called ClearSpace. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The clouds may look like an oyster, and the stars like pearls, but look beyond.Near the outskirts of theSmall Magellanic Cloud,a satellite galaxy some 200 thousand light-years distant,lies 5 million …
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The molecule hydroxyl (HO) is common on Earth, but astronomers have not yet determined how abundant it is on other worlds. For the first time, astronomers have conclusively detected it in the …
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SpaceX plans to launch a prototype Starship vehicle from the usual location in South Texas and do a round-the-world flight that splashes down off the coast of Hawaii. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX will launch its third Falcon 9 rocket in two weeks Saturday evening (May 15), with the launcher carrying a new fleet of Starlink broadband satellites into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Being able to look up at a clear, dark sky is becoming more and more rare in the rich world. Authors, artists, and even scientists have started to express concern about what our lack of daily exposure …
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Main sequence stars fuse hydrogen in their cores. It’s how they produce the energy they need to shine and keeps them from collapsing under their own weight. As hydrogen is fused into helium, there is …
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A Rocket Lab Electron booster carrying two commercial satellites failed to orbit Saturday (May 15) after suffering an anomaly just minutes after liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX will launch its third Falcon 9 rocket in two weeks Saturday evening (May 15), with the launcher carrying a new fleet of Starlink broadband satellites into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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ABIBOO’s founder discusses the logistics and challenges of building a large-scale, sustainable human settlement on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Undulating bright ridges and dusty clouds crossthis close-up of thenearby star forming region M8, also known as theLagoon Nebula.A sharp, false-color composite of narrow band visible and broad …
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The 45th Space Wing at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida has been renamed by the U.S. Space Force as Space Launch Delta 45. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China just successfully landed its first rover on Mars, becoming only the second nation to do so. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-landing-success-tianwen-1-zhurong
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SpaceX plans to build out its Starlink internet satellite constellation with the help of Google Cloud. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-internet-satellites-google-cloud
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Older stars should slow down, but new observations reveal that they have just as much of a spring in their step as their younger cousins. Astronomers suspect that complex interactions with the star’s …
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Aspiring space station builders will have a chance to construct and manage fictional interstellar settlements in the new game, “Base One.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Emmy Award-winning animation anthology returns with naked giants, Christmas demons, and robots-gone-wild! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/love-death-robots-netflix-season-2
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A new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the launch of the long-awaited, highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will very likely be delayed due to an …
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A NASA-funded study is giving scientists insight into how “night-shining clouds” form in the upper atmosphere — and the role that growing space traffic plays in the phenomenon. Διαβάστε …
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Mysterious circular objects in the distant universe are challenging for astronomers to explain. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/odd-radio-circle-deep-space
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New fans and old veterans alike of “Mass Effect” will find things to appreciate in the remastered space games. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA shared an amazing 3D video of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity’s third successful flight on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Yusaku Maezawa, who’s already scheduled to fly around the moon in 2023 on SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, will visit the International Space Station this December. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the first few months of 2021, the Martian atmosphere was buzzing with new visitors from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-zhurong-mars-landing-explained
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China is about to attempt its first landing on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-landing-day-tianwen-1-zhurong
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Rocket Lab will launch two satellites early Saturday morning (May 15) and bring a booster down for a controlled ocean splashdown, and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Russian film director and actor, plus their backups, have passed preflight medical tests for an October launch to the International Space Station to shoot scenes for a movie dubbed …
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A gorgeous spiral galaxy,M104 is famousfor its nearly edge-onprofile featuring a broad ring of obscuring dust lanes.Seen in silhouette against an extensive central bulge of stars,the swath of cosmic …
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The primary mirror of the long-awaited James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was opened for the last time on Earth before the launch of the observatory, currently scheduled for October 31, 2021. During …
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If you’re a fan of titanium, you should head to the nearest supernova. You’ll get more than enough of it. And its presence can help astronomers understand how supernovae work. Continue reading …
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The Gaia spacecraft is an impressive feat of engineering. Its primary mission is to map the position and motion of more than a billion stars in our galaxy, creating the most comprehensive map of the …
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Astronomers finally managed to observe a comet nearing the end of its life. And they found that it’s covered in talcum powder. They have no idea why. Continue reading “A Comet Seen at the end of its …
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What if we had the ability to chase down interstellar objects passing through our Solar System, like Oumuamua or Comet Borisov? Such a spacecraft would need to be ready to go at a moment’s notice, …
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A nova that first brightened in March of 2021 has now flared bright enough to be seen without binoculars or a telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the year 2051, the fate of the Earth depends on soldiers and civilians from 30 years back in time in Amazon Prime’s “The Tomorrow War.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the past five weeks, Perseverance has been focused primarily on supporting and documenting the flights of NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter. But the rover has been doing some science work, too. …
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The new seasons of both “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Star Trek: Lower Decks” are set to premiere this year on Paramount+. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An autonomous submarine set to revolutionize deep-sea exploration will test technology for future space missions to moons with hidden oceans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Closest to the Sun on March 1, andclosest to planet Earth on April 23, thisComet ATLAS (C/2020 R4)shows a faint greenish coma and short tailin this pretty, telescopic field of view.Captured at its …
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SpaceX books a mission to the moon funded entirely by Dogecoin just days after SpaceX founder Elon Musk joked on Saturday Night Live about his role in spreading memes about the cryptocurrency. …
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China’s plucky Yutu 2 rover is about to wake up and continue to explore the far side of the moon as the nation works to land a rover on Mars this May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Within the Milky Way, there are an estimated 200 to 400 billion stars, all of which orbit around the center of our galaxy in a coordinated cosmic dance. As they orbit, stars in the galactic disk …
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Now 8 years into its travels in the deep reaches of space between the stars, Voyager 1 has detected a faint, low-level hum. It stems from the vibration of the plasma, or ionized gas, in interstellar …
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China conducted two launches of classified Yaogan satellites in the last week while much of the world waited to see where and when the Long March 5B would fall. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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You might have been wondering where the most brilliant of all the planets has been in recent months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-returns-evening-star-may-2021
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Commander Musilova pranked the new Selene V crew with the help of a previous crew at the HI-SEAS habitat, as part of their initiation to surviving their analog lunar mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two neutron stars. One is 50% more massive than the other, yet they are almost exactly the same size. The results have big implications for understanding what neutron stars are really made of. …
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Rocket Lab will fish another booster out of the sea this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-booster-ocean-recovery
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The May Moon Meets Venus and Mercury, at dusk en route to eclipse season and more. Wonder where all the solar system action is hiding? While the dusk sky may seem devoid of planets (save for Mars), …
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As the sun’s activity waxes and wanes, so does the ionosphere of Venus, a key layer in the upper atmosphere, according to new observations that cinch a decades-old suspicion. Διαβάστε …
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A never-ending detonation could be the key to hypersonic flight and space planes that can seamlessly fly from Earth into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What’s better than a quasar? That’s right, two quasars. Astronomers have spotted for the first time two rare double-quasars, and the results show us the dynamic, messy consequences of galaxy …
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Scientists have spotted water in a primitive meteorite, expanding our understanding of the ancient solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Plans are firming up to bring a sample of Mars back to Earth in 2031. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-sample-return-plans
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The high-tech EDEN ISS Martian greenhouse in Antarctica has produced an abundant harvest of vegetables, proving the technology might be on track for deployment on the moon in the next decade. Διαβάστε …
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Is the night sky darkest in the direction opposite the Sun?No. In fact, a rarely discernable faint glow known as the gegenschein (German for “counter glow”) can be seen 180 degrees around …
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Things have been heating up lately over at Blue Origin, the commercial spaceflight company launched by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Since Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon to take a more hands-on role …
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Commander Musilova reflects on how freshly baked and grown food can significantly affect a crew’s motivation to persevere through hardships during an analog lunar mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A comparison of images captured in different wavelengths by the Hubble Space Telescope and a ground-based observatory in Hawaii helps shed light on how Jupiter’s massive storms formed. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unfurled its big golden mirror for the final time on Earth ahead of its planned launch later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Coldplay found a higher stage to debut their new single, “Higher Power.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/coldplay-higher-power-space-station-pesquet-patch
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Evidence of what may be the youngest eruption seen yet on Mars suggests the Red Planet may still be volcanically active, raising the possibility it was recently habitable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Ever feel like no matter how far you fly you end up in the same spot? Ingenuity certainly does. The helicopter that has been making dozens of headlines lately for all of the firsts it is achieving as …
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White dwarfs have some surprisingly strong magnetic fields, and one team of astronomers may have finally found the reason why. When they cool, they can activate a dynamo mechanism similar to what …
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Two companies, OneWeb and SpaceX, are racing to put fleets of thousands of communication satellites into orbit. In March they had their first near-miss. Avoidance maneuvers were successful, but how …
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A giant gas exoplanet in an unusually large orbit has been directly imaged by astronomers via the Young Suns Exoplanet Survey (YSES). It is 20 times as far from its star as Jupiter is from our sun. …
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It’s widely known by now that the “dark side” of the moon, made famous by Pink Floyd, isn’t actually dark. It gets as much sunlight as the side that is tidally locked facing Earth. However, it is dark …
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What conditions could lead to clashes in space? Is such a situation a given, or can conflicts be short-circuited ahead of time? Space.com asked experts for their thoughts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new space museum will have an unusual highlight: lunar artifacts that have yet to land on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moonshot-museum-astrobotic-pittsburgh
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NASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have agreed on terms for the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, which will launch as soon as January 2022. Διαβάστε …
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A bottle of merlot that spent a year aboard the International Space Station is up for sale at Christie’s auction house. It is expected to earn roughly $1 million Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The core stage of China’s Long March 5B rocket – which launched the Tianhe space station module – apparently plummeted into the Indian Ocean late May 8, 2021. It was one of the largest-ever pieces of …
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What’s happening behind Uluru? A United Nations World Heritage Site,Uluru is an extraordinary 350-meter high mountain in central Australia that rises sharply from nearly flat …
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The magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune are really, seriously messed up. And we don’t know why. Continue reading “Both Uranus and Neptune Have Really Bizarre Magnetic Fields” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The samples will land in Utah in September 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-spacecraft-returning-asteroid-bennu-samples
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to auction off a seat for its debut crewed spaceflight on July 20, but you should read the conditions carefully before applying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A probable fireball lit up the skies above the Minneapolis-St. Paul area early Sunday morning (May 9), at 3 a.m. local time, according to reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A small NASA sounding rocket will launch tonight (May 10), creating a brief, colorful light show over the U.S. East Coast. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A couple of charts from master chart-maker Guy Ottewell, showing Mercury in the sky now and throughout 2021. Plus a word about a lost whale … Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Cosmologists love universe simulations. Even models covering hundreds of millions of light years can be useful for understanding fundamental aspects of cosmology and the early universe. There’s just …
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Many planetary systems may get snuffed out before they even get a chance to form, according to new research. The culprit: nearby stars, capable of evaporating entire protoplanetary disks just when …
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If humanity wants to travel between stars, people are going to need to travel faster than the fastest-moving stuff known in our universe: light. New research suggests that it might be possible to …
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After a huge Chinese rocket plummeted apparently into the ocean, NASA’s new administrator condemned the country’s use of launch technology that makes uncontrolled reentries from orbit. …
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A massive “oddball” star’s violent death has scientists puzzled. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oddball-supernova-star-hubble-telescope
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ESA employees create a music video parody of Queen’s song “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/european-space-agency-bohemian-rhapsody-queen-parody
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After more than two years circling a lumpy space rock called Bennu, it’s finally time for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to head back to Earth with a full load precious cargo: pieces of an …
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A never-before-seen meteor shower will sprinkle tiny pieces of comet dust over Earth’s southernmost regions later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Clusters of stars can be near or far, young or old, diffuse or compact. The featured image shows two quite contrasting open star clusters in the same field.M35, on the lower left, is relatively nearby …
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Astronomers have identified 5 multi-star systems that have stable habitable zones. This means that any rocky worlds that may exist in those zones could potentially have life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Binary stars – a star system consisting of two stars – are extremely useful. They give all the information needed to measure the stars masses’. Here is how. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New measurements from Parker Solar Probe – the first new direct measurements of Venus’ atmosphere in nearly 30 years – showed an unexpected natural radio signal being emitted by Venus’ ionosphere. The …
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SpaceX founder Elon Musk landed on late-night TV Saturday (May 8) as the host of “Saturday Night Live.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-saturday-night-live-recap
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Scientists using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope have detected 8 new millisecond pulsars in the hearts of globular clusters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The intractable “three-body problem” gets closer to being solved with breakthrough study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/three-body-problem-statistical-solution
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On March 19th, 2021, the Biden Administration announced that they had nominated a successor for the role of NASA Administrator. Their nominee was Sen. Clarence William Nelson II (aka. Bill Nelson), a …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (May 9) and stuck a landing in a record 10th flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The 23-ton core stage of a Chinese Long March 5B booster crashed back to Earth Saturday night (May 8), ending 10 controversial days aloft that captured the attention of the world. Διαβάστε …
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The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowingOrion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas.Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one ofthe night sky’smost recognizableconstellations,they appear in opposite …
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SpaceX is preparing to launch one of its Falcon 9 rockets for a record 10th time to deliver 60 Starlink satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Back in March, NASA’s InSight lander detected two large quakes from a geologically active region of Mars called the Cerberus Fossae. Now, using imagery from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which …
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Researchers say the new network will be unhackable and able to coordinate systems to unprecedented levels. Many of the deeper implications, however, cannot be foreseen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers are hoping to use the wake of stars to test the existing theories of dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmic-wake-tests-dark-matter
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Despite promising technology demonstrations, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the growing problem of taking out the orbital trash Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In this evocative night scene a dusty central Milky Wayrises over theancient Andeanarchaeological site of Yacoraite innorthwestern Argentina.The denizens of planet Earthreaching skywardare the large …
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On April 30th, 2021, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter achieved yet another milestone and set new records with its fourth flight on Mars. This time around, the helicopter took off at 12:33 AM Mars …
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Ingenuity made its fifth Martian flight today (May 7), cruising to a new patch of ground on its first one-way trip on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Earth, scientists study rock layers and the fossils embedded in them to learn about ancient life. A new study focused on red Mars – the desert planet – did something similar. It looked at the …
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NBC’s original sci-fi show “Debris” is nearing its Season 1 finale with just three episodes left and if you’re not already watching it, you ought to be. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Long March 5B rocket core stage plummets to Earth this weekend. You have almost nothing to worry about. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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You can see two space stations in the night sky this weekend, China’s Tianhe and the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Several websites give regular updates on the Chinese Long March 5B rocket core that’s uncontrollably falling to Earth, with an expected re-entry on Saturday night (May 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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U.S. Space Command is closely tracking a large Chinese rocket body falling uncontrollably back to Earth that is predicted to hit the atmosphere sometime on Saturday (May 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Starlink is one of the most ambitious space missions we’ve ever undertaken. The current plan is to put 12,000 communication satellites in low-Earth orbit, with the possibility of another 30,000 later. …
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It’s been another week of enthusiastic space chatter and we’ve got some highlights for you. Be sure to sign up for the Space.com forums and join the discussions today! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover captured the whirring of Ingenuity’s fast-spinning rotors during the little chopper’s fourth Red Planet flight, which took place on April 30. Διαβάστε …
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The Parker Solar Probe has been getting in a lot of extracurricular activity lately. Originally designed to observe the Sun, the probe has been taking full advantage of its path through the solar …
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The English vocabulary has some words that only make sense from an Earth-bound perspective. Earthquake is one of those. Even in some science fiction and fantasy books, where the action takes place …
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New research suggests that the Mars underground has the right ingredients for present-day microbial life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-microbial-life-ingredients-below-surface
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Astronomers have long struggled to pin down how long a day lasts on Venus, but new research suggests the difficulty stems not from flawed measurements but from real variations in the planet’s …
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A Finnish-led team has new insights into auroral “dunes” first reported in scientific literature a year ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Ingenuity is scheduled to make its fifth Martian flight today (May 7), a jaunt that will be unlike anything the 4-lb. (1.8 kilograms) chopper has attempted so far. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers observe as a giant black hole sucks in a spaghettified star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaghettified-star-observed-near-black-hole
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Sixty years ago, near thedawn of the space age,NASA controllers “lit the candle” and sentMercury astronaut Alan Shepardarcing into space atop a Redstone rocket.His cramped space capsule …
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SpaceX boss Elon Musk is hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, on a show that features Miley Cyrus as the musical guest. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir taps into extreme science once again for his new sci-fi saga from Ballantine Books, ‘Project Hail Mary.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Boeing’s Starliner astronaut taxi will launch on its second test flight this summer, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An astronomer spotted a huge Chinese rocket core falling uncontrolled from orbit, as the White House weighed in on the tricky international situation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Long March 5B rocket successfully reached orbit as planned. The core stage, however, also reached orbit, and may now be one of the largest ever to make an uncontrolled reentry back into …
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NASA’s Roman space telescope mission – launching sometime in the mid-2020s – is expected to find at least 100,000 new exoplanets orbiting other stars, say astronomers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Chinese Tianwen-1 mission’s Zhurong rover will attempt to land on the surface of Mars in mid-May 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares space-tested cleaning tips as he prepares for a cleaning day on the International Space Station, where special surfaces help to keep microbes at bay. Διαβάστε …
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For decades, cosmologists have wondered if the large-scale structure of the universe is a fractal — that is, if it looks the same no matter how large the scale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two prominent space advocacy groups are cheering the new generation of Mars explorers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-advocates-hail-mars-missions
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Xilinx’s radiation-resistant integrated circuits help power cameras and instruments on NASA’s Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NGC 3199 lies about 12,000 light-years away,a glowing cosmic cloud in the nautical southern constellationof Carina.The nebula is about 75 light-years across in thisnarrowband, false-color view. Though …
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On the afternoon of May 5th, 2021, at 05:24 PM local time, SpaceX made its fifth attempt at a high-altitude test flight and soft landing with a Starship prototype. Given the outcomes of the previous …
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SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype just aced a high-altitude test flight, marking a big step forward in the company’s plans to help extend humanity’s footprint beyond Earth. Διαβάστε …
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Scientists have used radio waves to precisely measure Venus’ spin rate and tilt on its axis. We knew the Venus day was exceedingly long, but now we know that the length of a day on Venus regularly …
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In and around Florida, at least, no more “finders keepers” once a new bill becomes law on July 1. The Spaceflight Assets bill affirmed by the Florida legislature in late April 2021 requires that …
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The gravity of the Large Magellanic Cloud – one of the Milky Way’s satellite dwarf galaxies – is collecting stars behind it in a trail, like the wake from a boat, as it travels through our galaxy’s …
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Check out these pics from the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower. The peak morning was likely May 5, 2021, but the following morning, May 6, might be good, too. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The upcoming atmospheric re-entry of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket body is a reminder of a much larger problem, experts say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Follow along with me, Space.com senior writer Chelsea Gohd, as I become an analog astronaut in a brand new documentary premiering on Space.com this Friday at noon EDT (1600 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Dragon spacecraft Resilience may have just returned to Earth, but it already has a new mission: to carry the first private astronaut flight for SpaceX. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Red wine stored at the International Space Station for more than a year returned to Earth looking and testing a bit different, and it aged faster than wine on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Blue Origin is targeting July 20 for the debut astronaut launch of its New Shepard vehicle, which is designed to take people and scientific experiments on brief trips to suborbital space. Διαβάστε …
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Ah, dark matter, you continue to allude us. The stuff is incredibly difficult to study. It doesn’t interact with light, so our evidence of it is based upon its gravitational effects on light and …
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Astronomers try to solve the mystery of antihelium by searching for antistars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/potential-antistars-in-milky-way
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“Our shuttles need to refuel before they burn for the moon…” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-space-shuttle-to-the-moon
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It was 60 years ago today (May 5) that Alan Shepard, America’s first spaceflyer, urged nervous flight controllers to ‘‘fix your little problem and light this candle” to send …
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Conservators have spruced up Alan Shepard’s spacesuit and Mercury capsule. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alan-shepard-capsule-spacesuit-smithsonian-inspection
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The private Dream Chaser space plane will touch down at the Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) to wrap up its cargo missions to the International Space Station for NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What creates STEVEs?Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancements (STEVEs) have likely been seen since antiquity, but only in the past five years has it been realized that their colors and shapes make …
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Mike Massimino and Garrett Reisman are quick to clarify the title of their new podcast. “We are not funny guys, we’re funny astronauts!” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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May the 4th be With You! Blasting out of Mos Eisley Space Port, the Millennium Falcon carries our adventurers off Tatooine bringing Luke Skywalker across the threshold into space. With Imperial Star …
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Learn what happened to Boba Fett before taking Han Solo to Jabba The Hutt in this epic five-title event series coming in May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-bounty-hunters-comic
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Venus, aka. Earth’s “Sister Planet,” has always been shrouded in mystery for astronomers. Despite being planet Earth’s closest neighbor, scientists remained ignorant of what Venus’ surface even looked …
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SpaceX launched its own version of the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy,” the Falcon 9, on Star Wars Day (aka “May the Fourth”). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Industrial Light and Magic pulls back the curtain on its stunning work for the second season of Disney Plus’ mega-popular “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian.” Διαβάστε …
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An animatronic “Baby Yoda” toy from Hasbro will blast into stores during the fall to use the Force and eat snacks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rocks can tell us a lot about a planet. On Earth, the study of geology has been around for hundreds of years and has resulted in such scientific findings as the theory of plate tectonics and the …
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Disney’s newest cruise liner sets sail summer of 2022 featuring an elegant new adult bar called the “Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s next megarocket for the moon, the Space Launch System (SLS) has arrived in Florida. The behemoth’s core stage arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center via barge last Tuesday …
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The outer reaches of the Milky Way galaxy are a different place. Stars are much harder to come by, with most of this “galactic halo” being made up of empty space. But scientists theorize that there is …
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In May 2019, astronomers measured the largest flare ever from Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun. What do such flares mean for possible alien life, on a planet in the Proxima Centauri …
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Meet the bad boys of Clone Force 99 in “The Bad Batch,” 16-episode spinoff of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Disney Plus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The last quarter moon will shine like a big, cheesy taco in the evening sky tonight (May 4), and Taco Bell is celebrating the lunar phase by giving away free tacos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is getting in on the Star Wars Day action as it’s planning to launch its own Falcon into space this May the Fourth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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That’s no sunspot.It’s the International Space Station (ISS) caught passing in front of the Sun.Sunspots, individually, have a dark central umbra, a lighter surrounding penumbra, and no …
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Project Artemis, NASA’s long-awaited plan for sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, has taken many steps forward. Aside from the development of the Space Launch …
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On its way to a splashdown with four astronauts, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon “Resilience” shed some of its parts. If you find them, you can’t keep them. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A large Chinese rocket is set to make an uncontrolled reentry back into Earth’s atmosphere, but it is not yet clear exactly where or when the debris will hit our planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Force is strong with Star Wars deals this May the Fourth and we’ve been scouring the web for all the best Star Wars gifts to give loved ones (including yourself of course). Διαβάστε …
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There’s a new NASA chief in town. Today (May 3), former U.S. senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), 78, was sworn in as the agency’s 14th administrator. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here’s where you padawans can use the Force Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-day-2021-video-game-deals
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‘Into the Dark’ is part of a series discussing the Jedi Order’s finest hour Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-high-republic-into-the-dark-deal
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In the vastness of space, astronomers are likely to find instances of almost every astronomical phenomena if they look hard enough. Many planetary phenomena are starting to come into sharper focus as …
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The European Space Agency wants to launch an orbiting telescope to monitor small pieces of space debris only a few millimeters in size to reduce risk of damaging collisions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Hubble Space Telescope peered out into the cosmos, 379 light-years from Earth, and spotted a giant planet forming, the youngest planet ever spotted by the space telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The increasing number of satellites and space debris orbiting Earth could prevent astronomers from making crucial discoveries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Researchers propose learning more about dark matter by looking for its effects inside exoplanets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-destroying-itself-inside-exoplanets
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After the most famous voyage of modern times, it was time to go home.After proving that humanity has the ability to go beyond the confines of planet Earth, the first humans to walk on another world …
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Astrophotography is one of the most gratifying parts of space exploration, and there’s nothing better at it than Hubble. Recently, it celebrated the 31st anniversary of its launch by taking a …
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Last weekend (April 24th), China celebrated its sixth “National Space Day” (aka. Aerospace Industry Achievement Exhibition) in Nanjing, an event that highlights advances China has made in space. …
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If you’ve been following developments in astronomy over the last few years, you may have heard about the so-called “crisis in cosmology,” which has astronomers wondering whether there might be …
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The Breakthrough Listen project has made several attempts to find evidence of alien civilizations through radio astronomy. Its latest effort focuses attention on the center of our galaxy. Continue …
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Sometimes astronomers come up with awesome names for certain phenomena and then feel like they can’t use them in formal scientific contexts. Tidal Disruption Events (TDEs) are one of those – …
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What’s beyond the known limits? What lies outside the boundary of the universe? The answer is … well, it’s complicated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Walt Disney Imagineering R&D is building an adorable dancing robotic Baby Groot for its theme parks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/baby-groot-disney-imagineering-animatronic
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A new, deluxe “making-of” book revealsg the Imagineering magic behind Disney’s amazing “Star Wars”-themed land. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Dragon capsule returned four astronauts to Earth early Sunday (May 2) in the first nighttime splashdown of a NASA crew since Apollo 8 in 1968. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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See photos of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What forms lurk in the mists of the Carina Nebula?The dark ominous figures are actually molecular clouds, knots of molecular gas and dust so thick they have become opaque. In comparison, however, …
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SpaceX’s first long-duration astronaut mission is coming to an end, with a Dragon capsule undocking from the International Space Station and headed for a splashdown Sunday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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By Earth standards, the surface of Mars is the picture of desolation. It’s not only irradiated and cold enough to make Antarctica look balmy, but it’s also one-thousands times drier than the driest …
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The National Space Council will continue in a new form under the Biden White House with Vice President Kamala Harris at the helm. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The four astronauts of SpaceX’s first operational crewed flight for NASA are ready to come home and you can watch their return to Earth live this weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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More than a year into a very real crisis, experts gathered virtually to confront a second emergency, a potential asteroid impact — but this disaster, fortunately, was entirely hypothetical. Διαβάστε …
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As “Star Wars” fans worldwide gear up for the “May the Fourth” franchise celebration, Lego has a few coming deals to showcase its new sets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Trapped in a vicious cycle of hope and despair, the Selene IV crew clings on to all comforting and bonding moments on mission to break the unhealthy pattern they’re stuck in. Διαβάστε …
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Earth’s continents have been leaking nutrients into the ocean for at least 3.7 billion years, new research suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Flying at an altitude of 5 meters(just over 16 feet), on April 25 the Ingenuity helicoptersnapped this sharp image.On its second flight above the surface of Mars,its color camera was looking back …
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An icy satellite of Saturn, Enceladus, has been a subject of increasing interest in recent years since Cassini captured jets of water and other material being ejected out of the south pole of the …
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The Wednesday (April 28) launch of the Tianhe core module will be followed by a series of cargo and crew liftoffs aimed at completing the construction of China’s space station by the end of …
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Early on Thursday, a Long March 5B rocket – currently the most powerful of China’s space launch vehicles – blasted off from Wenchang, carrying the first major component of an ambitious new modular …
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Ingenuity aced its fourth-ever Martian flight this morning (April 30), going farther and faster than it ever had before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity will keep flying for an additional 30 days (at least), the agency announced today (April 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After galaxies began to form in the early universe, the universe continued to expand. The gravitational attraction between galaxies worked to pull galaxies together into superclusters, while dark …
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The community gets into a deeper conversation about space colonization and the ever-expanding universe. Then, one member blows us away with some remarkable art! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here’s a look at the Lego Star Wars sets for 2021. Build, or build not — there is no try! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-lego-star-wars-sets
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SpaceX may launch its latest Starship prototype from the company’s Starbase test site in South Texas soon, but exactly when is unclear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and SpaceX have again delayed the return to Earth for four astronauts on the Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station due to bad weather. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 2018, a small asteroid crashed into Earth, and scientists recovered pieces of it in a Botswana game reserve. Now the scientists have determined the space rock’s origin: Vesta, in the asteroid belt. …
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Former U.S. senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) was officially and unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the agency’s new administrator Thursday (April 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The International Space Station will soon open its hatches to a continuous (virtual) flow of over 100 people, and you can join them in “The INFINITE: Living Among the Stars.” Διαβάστε …
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Commander Musilova describes how the Selene IV crew uses lots of imagination, involving aliens and a heroic Space Force, to fight frustrations from their confinement inside the HI-SEAS habitat. …
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On April 25 a nearly full moon rose just before sunset.Welcomed in a clear blue sky and framed by cherry blossoms,its familiar face was captured in this snapshotfrom Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.Known …
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Stratolaunch’s Roc carrier plane, which is being groomed to haul hypersonic vehicles aloft, conducted its second-ever test flight this morning (April 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is about to start selling seats on its New Shepard spacecraft, which is designed to people on brief trips to suborbital space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity was supposed to get a real workout this morning (April 29), but things didn’t go as planned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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April’s full moon, called the “Super Pink Moon,” wowed skywatchers on Monday (April 26) as it shone brightly in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Feb. 18th, 2021, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars carrying the most advanced scientific instruments ever sent to another planet. It also carried experiments designed to push the envelope of …
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A new batch of images recently arrived at Earth from JunoCam, the visible light camera on board the Juno spacecraft at Jupiter. The camera has provided stunning views of the gas giant world since the …
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SpaceX performed 2 “static fire” tests of its Starship SN15 prototype earlier this week. The prototype’s 1st high-altitude test flight may be later this week. Stay tuned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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With three crewed launches under its belt, SpaceX has now flown astronauts representing not only NASA, but also the European and Japanese space agencies. But there’s a glaring absence: Russia. …
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Intelligent aliens will soon have a space here on Earth where they can share how they made it through their technological adolescence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An AI-driven space debris-dodging system could soon replace expert teams dealing with growing numbers of orbital collision threats in the increasingly cluttered near-Earth environment. Διαβάστε …
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After three successful test flights, NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is ready to push the envelope in the skies of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A different perspective can do wonders. Perceiving things from a different angle can both metaphorically and literally allow people to see things differently. And in space, there are an almost …
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Our fair planetsports a curved, sunlit crescentagainst the black backdrop of space in this stunning photograph.From the unfamiliar perspective,the Earth is smalland, like atelescopic image of a …
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Europe’s Vega rocket returned to flight late Wednesday (April 28), delivering to orbit Europe’s most advanced Earth observation satellite to date. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China launched a module called Tianhe to Earth orbit tonight (April 28), kicking off the construction of the nation’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Wednesday evening (April 28) and nailed a landing at sea to top off a successful mission. Διαβάστε …
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Following his death at age 90, we look back at Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins’ colorful life in photos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China is getting ready to launch three astronauts on a mission to visit the first module for the country’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Since the mid-20th century, scientists have been looking for evidence of intelligent life beyond our Solar System. For much of that time, scientists who are engaged in the search for extraterrestrial …
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According to the immortal words of Ian Malcom (Jeff Goldblum) “Life..uh…finds a way”. Back in 2005, an article in Nature used the famous quote from Jurassic Park to describe the possibility of life …
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We bid a reluctant but truly fond farewell today to Michael Collins. The NASA astronaut passed away at the age of 90 on April 28, 2021. Collins flew on the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969, and also …
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People around the world are mourning the death of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the command module for the first-ever moon landing in 1969. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The new orbiting laboratory will host research from Chinese and international scientists Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-first-module-launch-preview
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Russia is building modules for a new space station, which could potentially replace the International Space Station by the year 2025, officials said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Gemini and Apollo astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon during the world’s first lunar landing mission, has died at the age of 90. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This isn’t the first time that the tech billionaire has mentioned the likely demise of future Mars-bound astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers have managed to detect very long wavelength radio emission from a well-studied, repeating fast radio burst, called FRB 20180916B. What’s more, the longer wavelengths arrive 3 days after …
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Cloudy skies may have allowed water to flow on Mars long ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-mars-liquid-water-warming-clouds
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A Vega rocket is scheduled to launch a new Earth observation satellite and several other small payloads into orbit for a return-to-flight mission tonight (April 28), and you can watch it live online. …
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SpaceX will launch a new set of Starlink internet satellites into space on Wednesday (April 28) and you can watch it all live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We’ve never seen a Mars rover from this vantage point before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perserverance-rover-spotted-in-mars-helicopter-photo
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Gravitational wave detectors could soon uncover hints of new physics from exotic compact objects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exotic-compact-objects-break-physics.html
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The space rock fragments originally came from Vesta, scientists concluded. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorites-botswana-from-vesta-originally
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Why is Polaris called the North Star?First, Polaris is the nearest bright star toward the north spin axis of the Earth. Therefore, as the Earth turns, stars appear to revolve around Polaris, but …
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Lego’s biggest and best Star Wars R2-D2 droid set yet will launch into stories on May 1 in time for May the 4th celebrations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has added a new rocket to its lineup of launch vehicles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-vulcan-centaur-ula-rocket-contract
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The Force is strong with Lego’s ever-growing “Star Wars” line of toys, which added several new building sets on Monday (April 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In theory, a black hole is easy to make. Simply take a lump of matter, squeeze it into a sphere with a radius smaller than the Schwarzschild radius, and poof! You have a black hole. In practice, …
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The mysterious heating of the sun’s corona might be powered by miniature solar flares dubbed ‘campfires,’ discovered by the European-US Solar Orbiter mission last year, a new study …
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NASA has released a cool new visualization showing two massive black holes orbiting each other in a stunning display of light. The intense gravity and other phenomena all play a part in producing this …
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NASA and SpaceX have delayed the splashdown of the Crew-1 astronaut mission due to bad weather at their Atlantic Ocean splashdown site. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After six months in orbit, the four astronauts who make up the SpaceX Crew-1 mission are ready to head home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/crew-1-astronauts-face-spacex-ride-to-earth
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A United Nations committee will discuss whether pristine night sky should be protected against Starlink trains. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space is getting crowded. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-lasers-space-law-questions
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In 1994, physicist Miguel Alcubierre proposed a radical technology that would allow faster than light travel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What happens if a star gets too close to a black hole?The black hole can rip it apart – but how?It’s not the high gravitational attraction itself that’s the problem – …
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Long-time Democratic space politician Bill Nelson expressed support for the Artemis program during a three-hour hearing on Wednesday (April 21) considering his nomination as NASA administrator. …
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When the results of an experiment don’t match predictions made by the best theory of the day, something is off. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-physics-proof-muon-discovery-analysis
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SpaceX performed the first static fire test on Starship SN15 Monday (April 26), prepping the vehicle for a high-altitude test flight in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Step into the nightmarish world of the xenomorph in Marvel’s latest teaser and premiere variant covers for their unsettling “Alien” series launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you can’t get enough of “Alien” Xenomorphs this Alien Day, you can score the game “Alien: Isolation” from Epic Games free this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Monday afternoon (April 26) on the mightiest rocket built by the United Launch Alliance (ULA). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Follow the action as asteroid scientists, space agencies and civil protection organizations participate in a drill – simulating an asteroid impact about to happen – during this week’s virtual …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity broke new ground during its latest Red Planet flight, as video of the sortie shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you have a clear sky tonight, look up! Today’s full moon will be bigger and brighter than usual as the Earth’s companion makes a close approach to the planet during its full moon phase. Διαβάστε …
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Physicists have long been unable to describe what happened just after the Big Bang when a teensy blip ballooned into the universe, a process called inflation. We may know why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you’re an “Alien” fan and you’ve got several thousand dollars spare, this “Alien” Day auction of rare costumes and props is for you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Xenomorph eggs are delivered to Weyland-Yutani’s Pala Station in acclaimed author Weston Ochse’s new original novel, “Aliens: Infiltrator.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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These three bright nebulae are often featured on telescopic tours of theconstellation Sagittarius and the crowded starfields ofthe central Milky Way.In fact, 18th century cosmic touristCharles …
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One of the biggest challenges to measuring the expansion of the universe is the fact that many of the methods we use are model-dependent. The most famous example is the use of distant supernovae, …
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Ingenuity aced its third-ever Martian flight early this morning (April 25), adding to its already impressive resume. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch 36 new OneWeb internet satellites into orbit tonight (April 25) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space-based solar power won’t be just a sci-fi dream forever, if things go according to the U.S. Air Force’s plans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists have detected the largest stellar flare ever recorded from Proxima Centauri. The finding changes what we know about stellar flares and the potential for alien life around red dwarfs. …
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Why isn’t this ant a big sphere? Planetary nebula Mz3 is being cast off by a star similar to our Sun that is, surely, round. Why then would the gas that is streaming away create an ant-shaped …
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Dust shed from comets and asteroids constantly rains down on our planet. How much of this extraterrestrial material lands on Earth’s surface? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Saturn’s rings are one of the most recognized and revered celestial objects known to the human race. From a distance, they look like a disk of layered crystal or multicolored disks within disks that …
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have had to devise some creative sleeping arrangements, because the orbiting lab is a little crowded right now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China has named its first-ever Mars rover “Zhurong” after an ancient fire god ahead of a landing attempt on the Red Planet in May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, currently studying the sun, has observed the entire dust ring that encircles the sun along Venus’ orbit. It is the first complete view of this dust band from any spacecraft. …
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour safely delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early Saturday (April 24). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s history-making Mars helicopter Ingenuity will make its third Red Planet flight this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Elon Musk thinks the 2024 moon-landing goal is achievable with the SpaceX’s Starship system, which NASA recently selected as the crewed lunar lander for its Artemis program. Διαβάστε …
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If you look up at the Super Pink Moon this Monday (April 26), don’t expect to see anything rosy. But with binoculars, you may be able to spot a magnificent lunar feature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A piece of space debris passed unexpectedly close by SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule as it ferried four Crew-2 astronauts to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What’s happening in the sky? The pre-dawn sky first seemed relatively serene yesterday morning over Indian Harbor Beach in Florida, USA.But then it lit up with a rocket launch. Just to the …
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Proxima b, the closest exoplanet to our Solar System, has been a focal point of scientific study since it was first confirmed (in 2016). This terrestrial planet (aka. rocky) orbits Proxima Centauri, …
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Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a stunning new image of a fast-burning star to celebrate the iconic observatory’s 31st anniversary. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Humanity achieved an incredible series of new milestones on Mars this week. It began on Monday April 19th, when the Ingenuity helicopter demonstrated the first-ever powered, controlled flight on …
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The astronauts aboard SpaceX’s first twice-launched Crew Dragon spacecraft revealed another first after they entered orbit: a flying penguin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Crew-2 and their stuffed toy companion invited fans to enjoy fantastic views from the reused Crew Dragon capsule and admire the snazzy touch screen interfaces. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX founder Elon Musk is thrilled about his company’s third successful crewed launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-for-nasa
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SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission lit up the sky with a spectacular spaceflight show this morning (April 23) with a successful crewed launch to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers saw Proxima Centauri – the star nearest our sun – emit a flare, or burst of radiation, 100 times more powerful than flares from our sun. They said Proxima’s flare ranks as one of the most …
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A Falcon 9 rocket topped with a Crew Dragon capsule launched from Florida this morning (April 23), kicking off SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s latest space launch sent a third Shiyan 6 experimental satellite into orbit while sporting a new, ultra-black coating to help improve performance of optical sensors. Διαβάστε …
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The season two finale of the Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind” might feature an alternate-history showdown between two space powers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The $100 million Carbon Removal X Prize launched Thursday (April 22), in an attempt to spur the development of technology that can help stave off the worst effects of human-caused climate change. …
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Recorded during 2017, timelapse sequences from theInternational Space Station are compiled in thisserene video of planet Earth at Night.Fans of low Earth orbit can start by enjoying the view asgreen …
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One of the best things about the sheer number of exoplanets that astronomers are currently finding is how some are just very different. Those differences can sometimes undermine standing theories, and …
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Commander Musilova reflects on her inner battle to accept the Selene IV crew’s dramatic new ways of life, which are full of both positive and surprising changes in the HI-SEAS lunar analog …
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SpaceX will launch a crew of four astronauts early tomorrow (April 23) on its second operational crewed flight for NASA, and you can watch the action online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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President Joe Biden tweeted his support for the Ingenuity team after the little helicopter’s record-setting Mars flight on Monday (April 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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People across the eastern United States could witness a SpaceX rocket launch four astronauts into space early Friday (April 23) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Netflix serves up another solid sci-fi adventure with the outer space actioner directed by Joe Penna: “Stowaway.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The newly discovered exoplanet is three times as massive as Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-earth-short-orbit-nearby
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The full moon of April, called the Pink Moon, occurs Monday, April 26 at 11:32 p.m. EDT (0332 GMT on Tuesday, April 27). It will also be a “supermoon.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth’s poles are moving — and that’s normal. But new research suggests that within just decades, climate change and human water use have given the poles’ wandering an additional …
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NASA scientists, astronauts and musician Shawn Mendes teamed up this Earth Day to remind us how planet Earth connects us all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The acclaimed underwater photographer takes us into the watery domain of the world’s largest mammals and their rich culture that mirrors ours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter took to the skies above Mars’ Jezero Crater again early this morning (April 22), just three days after making history with its first Red Planet flight. Διαβάστε …
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The state of the global climate continued to worsen in 2020 despite the series of economically damaging lockdowns and travel limitations triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Διαβάστε …
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Space junk is a growing problem. Better fight it with lasers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-laser-adaptive-optics
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SpaceX’s next astronaut launch is just a day away from liftoff and you can catch a close-up look at the launch pad in a new drone video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth Day 2021 is here and the folks at Google hope it plants a tree in your heart with this adorable Google doodle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-day-2021-trees-google-doodle-nasa
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No sudden, sharp boundary marks the passage of day into night inthis gorgeous viewof ocean and clouds overour fair planet Earth.Instead, the shadow line or terminator is diffuse and showsthe gradual …
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The Mars helicopter will attempt its second flight above the Red Planet on Thursday (April 22) at 5:30 a.m. EDT (0930 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It marks a milestone in the story of human space exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/physicist-explains-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-first-flight
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Astronomers have apparently found the closest known black hole to Earth — a weirdly tiny object dubbed “The Unicorn” that lurks just 1,500 light-years from us. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover just notched another first on Mars, one that may help pave the way for its human overlords to explore the Red Planet someday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As the New Horizons spacecraft hurtles out towards interstellar space, it has now reached an historical milestone. On April 17, 2021, New Horizons passed 50 astronomical units, or 50 times Earth’s …
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In 2000, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, a commercial space company intended to become one of the crown jewels of his financial empire. Unfortunately, Blue Origin has lost …
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Astronaut Sally Ride will be depicted on a U.S. coin looking out a spacecraft window at Earth, if the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury agrees with the recommendations made by two advisory panels. …
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Space.com caught up with Greene to discuss the importance of science education, why black holes are so interesting and whether a “theory of everything” breakthrough could be on the …
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A hunt for hypothetical axions streaming from Betelgeuse turns up empty but helps physicists set constraints on their properties. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Walking around the moon could be faster than we originally thought, but actually doing it would require some serious planning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/walking-around-the-moon
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One of springtime’s most prominent “shooting star” groups peaks overnight tonight (April 21-22). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-2021-peaking-now
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The coming weeks are a great time to catch comet C/2020 R4 ATLAS… while you can. Looking to do some springtime astronomy? With temperatures warming up in the northern hemisphere in April through May, …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity really kicked up some dust during its historic first flight on the Red Planet, which took place on Monday (April 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX and NASA have delayed the Crew-2 launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-delay
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Crew-2, the second flight of this particular Crew Dragon, will blast off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 6:11 a.m. Eastern April 22 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Here’s how to catch the …
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The astronauts will launch on the Crew-2 mission to the orbiting lab in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft this Thursday (April 22). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA is already working to map out the bright exploration future opened up by its little Mars helicopter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-successors
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NASA is looking to commercial partners to help develop the next generation of spacesuits and spacewalk technology. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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When galaxies collide – what happens to their magnetic fields?To help find out, NASA pointed SOFIA, its flying 747, at galactic neighbor Centaurus A to observe the emission of polarized dust …
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Thanks to Musk’s preference for sharing his ideas directly with the public, SpaceX is inundated with all kinds of proposals from citizen scientists and space-exploration enthusiasts – some of which …
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Dark matter continues to resist our best efforts to pin it down. While dark matter remains a dominant theory of cosmology, and there is lots of evidence to support a universe filled with cold dark …
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On April 17, 2021, the New Horizons spacecraft passed 50 astronomical units – 50 times Earth’s distance from the sun – while speeding toward interstellar space. It also captured an image of another …
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NASA has given SpaceX the official go-ahead for the launch of its next crew mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The second test flight for Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, known as the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, won’t lift off until late this summer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mars’ ancient history is interesting to scientists because if the arid planet was once warm and wet, it may have been habitable to life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has picked three big space companies for the first phase of a larger project to test nuclear propulsion above low Earth orbit by 2025. Διαβάστε …
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For a few brief minutes, a suborbital rocket from NASA has an ambitious plan to seek out particles from interstellar space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For years, astronomers thought that the objects responsible for short gamma-ray bursts get kicked out of their home galaxies shortly after they’re born. But new observations prove otherwise. …
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China could launch the first module for its own space station this month as the country also prepares to send a large space telescope to join it in orbit within the next few years. Διαβάστε …
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Amazon has selected United Launch Alliance (ULA) to start launching its megaconstellation of internet satellites to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What’s the best way to explore Mars?Perhaps there is no single best way, but a newly demonstrated method shows tremendous promise: flight.Powered flight has the promise to search vast regions …
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Since they were formed in the early solar system, many meteorites offer an unadulterated view into what that solar system was made out of, or what happened to it as we reported before. Recently a team …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity just made aviation history, and its robotic buddy caught the whole thing on video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mars has been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. With the historic landing of the Perseverance Rover earlier in the year, and the successful flight of Ingenuity, the first-ever aircraft to …
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As part of the Artemis program, NASA is gearing up to send the “first woman and next man” to the Moon by 2024. Central to this is the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful …
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Arnold Schwarzenegger had some important words for NASA ahead of the historic first flight of the agency’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity has made its historic first Red Planet flight — and the photos are unbelievable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Could we slow down global warming by creating an aerosol reflector to deflect the sun’s rays away from Earth? And should we? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A stunning new animation from NASA shows the entrancing dance of two monster black holes in orbit around each other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists baked meteorites in an oven and studied the gases they released to investigate the atmospheres of rocky planets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter lifted off on the Red Planet early this morning (April 19), performing the first-ever powered flight on a world beyond Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the past we’ve reported about how the Roman Space Telescope is going to potentially be able to detect hundreds of thousands of exoplanets using a technique known as “microlensing”. Exoplanets won’t …
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What does the center of our galaxy look like? In visible light, the Milky Way’s center is hidden by clouds ofobscuring dust and gas.But in this stunning vista, the Spitzer Space …
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Water moves. On Earth, it moves in the form of rivers, rain, or ocean swells. In space, its movements are more subtle but no less more important, and so far we understand very little about that …
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We now know the universe is filled with planets. By one estimate, there are more than 20 billion Earth-like worlds in our galaxy alone. But how many of them are likely to have life? And how would we …
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Using nuclear devices to deflect or disrupt an asteroid. Sounds a bit crazy, no? Maybe a little too Hollywood? And yet, detonating nukes in space may be necessary someday for the sake of planetary …
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Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) are finding new uses for the laser-based technology that sharpens telescope imagery – called adaptive optics – and it just might help mitigate …
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AI is often touted as being particularly good at finding patterns amongst reams of data. But humans also are extremely good at pattern recognition, especially when it comes to visual images. Citizen …
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Space research, like much else in capitalist societies, is driven by funding. The biggest source of that funding for that space research is usually the US government. Which is why, when US presidents …
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One of the least known of NASA’s funding mechanisms is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This program, required by the Baye-Doyle Act of 1980, earmarks a piece of every US Federal …
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One of the strangest predictions of general relativity is that gravity can deflect the path of light. The effect was first observed by Arthur Eddington in 1919. While the bending effect of the Sun is …
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In October 2017, humanity caught its first-ever glimpse of an interstellar object – a visitor from beyond our solar system – passing nearby the Sun. We named it Oumuamua, and its unusual properties …
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If there is one driving force in the commercial space industry it is economics. The whole concept of reusable booster rocket emphasizes the importance of getting launch costs down. SpaceX, the company …
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Since the long-awaited detection of the Higgs Boson in 2012, particle physicists have been probing deeper into the subatomic realm in the hope of investigating beyond the Standard Model of Particle …
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Why would the sky glow like a giant repeating rainbow? Airglow. Now air glows all of the time, but it is usually hard to see.A disturbance however – like an approaching storm – may cause …
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A new analysis of data from the 1978 Pioneer Venus mission, by researchers at Cal Poly Pomona, finds evidence not only for phosphine, but also possible chemical disequilibrium in Venus’ atmosphere, an …
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The chemical fingerprint of exoplanet HD 209458b’s atmosphere reveals as many as 6 molecules and that it has migrated inwards from its birthplace much farther out in its star system. Διαβάστε …
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Spring brings flowers to the landscape and photos of the Milky Way to EarthSky! Enjoy these photos of our galaxy taken in 2021, and keep your eye on this space for more to come! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has given the name Rafael Navarro Mountain to a hill in Gale Crater on Mars, where the Curiosity rover has been exploring since 2012. Navarro, a mission scientist, died in January 2021 from …
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The unexpected discovery of yellowballs by citizen scientists – in 2011 and 2012 – is shaking up astronomers’ ideas about how stars and star clusters form. It’s giving scientists a new window into the …
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Jupiter’s large size and cool core make it an excellent target in the search for dark matter. A team of scientists is analyzing gamma-ray data from the Fermi Telescope looking for signs of the elusive …
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During its final flyby this month, the spacecraft OSIRIS-REx took an image of the location where it collected a sample from asteroid Bennu’s surface. It’ll return to Earth 2 years from now, providing …
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Northrop Grumman said last week that its Mission Extension Vehicle 2 – a robot spacecraft designed to help prolong the life of satellites in space – successfully docked to a commercial communications …
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It’s official: SpaceX will be building the spacecraft that will land NASA astronauts on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-wins-nasa-artemis-moon-lander-contest
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At the end of their lunar analog mission, the Selene III crew is full of conflicting feelings about returning to life on Earth and saying goodbye to their space family. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two cosmonauts and an astronaut landed safely from the International Space Station after spending 185 days aboard the orbiting laboratory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX recently inked a deal with NASA to move any of the company’s Starlink internet satellites out of the way if they stray too close to the International Space Station or other agency …
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New Horizons is about to reach some very rarefied space, but don’t expect the NASA probe to rest on its considerable laurels. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Ingenuity helicopter’s first flight on Mars has been delayed, but NASA’s Red Planet teams are staying busy with the larger Perseverance mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission will launch to the International Space Station on April 22. See photos of the crewmembers and their preparations for launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s experimental Mars helicopter Ingenuity nailed a crucial spin test after the first try ended abruptly, delaying the chopper’s groundbreaking flight attempt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX has fired up the rocket that will ferry its next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first helicopter on Mars is once again ready to attempt an historic flight on another world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-april-19-2021
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The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on Thursday morning (April 22), the first good meteor shower in nearly four months, although a bright moon could interfere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China has selected a Russian science payload to fly on an upcoming mission to sample a near-Earth asteroid and later visit a main-belt comet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s next crew of astronauts are ready to strap into a SpaceX Dragon capsule and blast off into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronauts-ready-for-launch
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The big day is nearly here for the team behind NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity, who’ve spent six years developing the first aircraft to fly on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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How fast do elementary particles wobble? A surprising answer to this seemingly inconsequential question came out of Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, USA in 2001, and indicated that the …
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Space missions often have to go where the sun don’t shine. Or at least where it shines very faintly. That is particularly important if the mission draws its power from the sun. Luckily, engineers have …
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Ever since it landed in the Jezero Crater on Feb. 18th, 2021, the Perseverance rover has been prepping its scientific instruments to begin searching for signs of past life on the Red Planet. These …
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Satellites could live longer lives thanks to new technology being tested by Northrop Grumman. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-mev-2-docks-intelsat-satellite
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In his new book “Beyond,” author Stephen Walker recounts intimate details of the months, and years, leading up to Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s been 40 years since NASA’s first space shuttle soared into orbit and a new video to commemorate that debut flights. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We tend to image planets as spheres. Held together by gravity, the material of a planet compresses and shifts until gravity and pressure reach a balance point known as hydrostatic equilibrium. …
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In 1915, Einstein put the finishing touches on his Theory of General Relativity (GR), a revolutionary new hypothesis that described gravity as a geometric property of space and time. This theory …
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A newly spotted asteroid about the size of a car flew harmlessly past Earth this morning (April 12). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/near-earth-asteroid-close-approach-2021-gw4
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected two new trainees for its burgeoning astronaut corps, including its first female candidate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For retired astronaut Kathy Sullivan, life is about exploring whatever is around you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-kathy-sullivan-exploring-curiosity
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The new moon occurs Sunday, April 11, at 10:30 p.m. EDT (0230 GMT on April 12), a week before our natural satellite passes in front of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new set of videos from a unique astronomy-music project transformed spacecraft data into celestial sound baths. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After more than two years in orbit around asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is ready to come home. It’s bringing with it a pristine sample of space rocks that geologists here on Earth are …
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Whether the raindrop is made of water on Earth, methane on Titan, or liquid iron on an alien world, a new study shows that all raindrops will fall to the ground at a similar size. Διαβάστε …
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NASA aims to land the first woman on the moon with its Artemis program. But why? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-moon-landing-woman-artemis-program
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If spaceflight used to be viewed as a race between the Soviet Union and the United States, the language today tilts towards imperfect diversity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Casio is ready to launch a limited edition timepiece commemorating the 40th anniversary of NASA’s first space shuttle launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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When cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly in space, he also became an instant celebrity, a diplomatic icon of the Soviet Union around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What lights up the Flame Nebula? Fifteen hundredlight years away towards the constellation of Orion lies a nebula which, from its glow and darkdust lanes,appears, on the left, like a billowing fire. …
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On February 18th, 2021, the Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on Mars. Shortly thereafter, it powered up some of the scientific instruments it will use to conduct science operations and …
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New images of the oldest known pairs of quasars, farthest and oldest yet seen, show that their home galaxies are colliding. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Small asteroid 2021 GW4 will pass extremely close to Earth on Monday, April 12, 2021. It’ll pass just 12,313 miles (19,816 km) from Earth’s surface, or about 5% the Earth-moon distance. Amateur …
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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking photo of a dying galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-sees-dying-galaxy-ngc1947
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Over a third of the Antarctic ice shelf is at risk of collapsing as Earth continues to warm. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antarctic-ice-shelf-collapse-as-earth-warms
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NASA has shared a new learning guide for students to create their own video game to explore Mars with a helicopter like Ingenuity, which is expected to make its debut flight this week. Διαβάστε …
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What happens when two black holes collide?This extreme scenario occurs in the centers of many merging galaxies and multiple star systems.The featured video shows a computer animation of the final …
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NASA has delayed the first flight of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity after the vehicle’s last test ended earlier than planned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Planetary systems form out of the remnant gas and dust of a primordial star. The material collapses into a protoplanetary disk around the young star, and the clumps that form within the disk …
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Precipitation is much more widespread throughout that solar system than commonly assumed. Obviously it rains water on Earth. But it snows carbon dioxide on Mars, rains methane on Titan, sulfuric acid …
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Preheat the oven for more than 30 tempting “Star Wars”-themed sweets and treats Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-galactic-baking-cookbook
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NASA is preparing to fly its Mars helicopter Ingenuity on the Red Planet for the first time, and students can join in the excitement by building paper versions of the craft at home. Διαβάστε …
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Flying on Mars is far from a breeze, but NASA is confident that its little helicopter is up to the challenge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA is about to make history on the Red Planet with the first controlled, helicopter flight on another world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An intense band of zodiacal lightis captured in this serene mountain and night skyscape from April 7.The panoramic view was recorded after three hours of hikingfrom a vantage looking west after sunset …
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Humanity’s first helicopter on Mars has been cleared for a historic takeoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-go-for-1st-flight
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So, you want to find dark matter, but you don’t know where to look? A giant planet might be exactly the kind of particle detector you need! Luckily, our solar system just happens to have a couple of …
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More than two months after taking office, President Joe Biden has offered a first look at his budget priorities, and the signs for NASA are generally promising. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA’s Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk revealed today (April 9). Διαβάστε …
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Perseverance is having a proud parent moment in this image, looking like it’s waiting with a child at the bus stop on the first day of school. Continue reading “Perseverance Takes a Selfie With …
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NASA’s chief astronaut Molly Cobb pushes the envelope on their jet aircraft in the new episode of “For All Mankind,” airing Friday (April 9). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first helicopter is expected to attempt the first-ever flight on Mars on Sunday (April 11), with NASA unveiling the results a day later, and you can follow it all online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If successful, the Mars helicopter Ingenuity’s upcoming flight will be the first powered, guided flight on another planet. It’ll be live-streamed. Here’s how to see it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Space.com community has a special giveaway going on this week, celebrating the ambitions of SpaceX! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-swag-hat-book-giveaway
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is warming up its rotor blades as the team’s engineers undertake final preparations for the first-ever flight on the Red Planet, scheduled for Sunday …
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NASA’s education team hosted a special webcast for students on Thursday (April 8) to talk about the Mars helicopter Ingenuity and its upcoming first flight on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What happens when hell breaks loose on a multi-generational spaceship? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/voyagers-space-thriller-director-interview
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NASA’s long-serving Hubble Space Telescope is seeing double after detecting two rare pairs of quasars nestled within galactic collisions that occurred 10 billion years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For 20 years, Jonathon Keats has been asking us to recalibrate our assumptions about the universe and our place in it through a series of thought experiments. A new book dives deep into his work. …
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Three astronauts embarked for the International Space Station just three days shy of the 60th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. The trio launched on Soyuz MS-18, named the “Yu.A. …
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The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has long roots in human history. With the advent of modern technologies, scientists were finally able to start scanning the skies for any sign of …
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Close to the Great Bear(Ursa Major) and surrounded by the stars of theHunting Dogs(Canes Venatici), this celestial wonder wasdiscoveredin 1781 by themetricFrench astronomerPierre Mechain.Later, it was …
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But this may not be the end of the story. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/muon-wobble-could-break-physics
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A Russian Soyuz rocket will launch NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts toward the space station early Friday (April 9) on a last-minute mission. Here’s how you can watch it live. …
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Did the Perseverance rover capture a rainbow on Mars? This image, from the rover’s left rear Hazard Camera, sure looks like it. But alas, no. However, film director JJ Abrams would be proud. The …
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Black holes come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Small black holes are of stellar mass. They form when a large star collapses at the end of its life. Large black holes lurk in the centers of …
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Three years from today, on Monday, April 8, 2024, more than half a billion people across North America have the chance to see another Great American Solar Eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers detected a new nearby and repeating fast radio burst, originating from a spot near the great spiral galaxy M81. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Mars helicopter Ingenuity has unlocked its two rotor blades as preparations continue for the vehicle’s first flight, due to occur no earlier than Sunday (April 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Perseverance has been busy lately. After testing its systems out, taking the first sound recording ever on the Red Planet, and dropping off its helicopter sidekick, now it has the opportunity to work …
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On April 3rd, the Mars Ingenuity helicopter was removed from its carbon-fiber shield on the Perseverance rover’s belly. On Sunday, April 11th, it will make its first attempt at a powered, controlled …
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The multicolor, stereo imagingMastcam-Zon the Perseverance roverzoomed in to capturedthis 3D close-up (get out your red/blue glasses) of theMars Ingenuity helicopteron mission sol 45, April …
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For the first time, scientists have detected X-rays being emitted by the planet Uranus. The discovery was made by a new analysis of data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft – whose mission in orbit around Jupiter was recently extended to 2025 – has been used to discover a rapidly expanding auroral ring at the very fringes of the Jovian …
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Confined to the inside of the HI-SEAS habitat, the Selene III crew is starting to succumb to despair and the “dark side” when they’re repeatedly not able to go on a moonwalk. …
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has snapped a stunning photo of the Veil Nebula in more exquisite detail than ever before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover snapped a photo on Sunday (April 4) that appeared to show a rainbow arcing across the dusty Martian sky. But it’s just a lens flare. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The alien with the unpronounceable name will take human form once again for a side-splitting second season Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/resident-alien-renewed-for-second-season-on-syfy
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SpaceX will launch a new fleet of Starlink satellites (April 7) and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-23-satellites-launch-webcast
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NASA and SpaceX have announced that the pair’s autumn mission to send four astronauts to the International Space Station will launch no earlier than Oct. 23. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX launched another 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and nailed the landing of a veteran Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday (April 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The droplets falling through alien skies are broadly similar to the ones that splash down here on Earth, even if they’re made of different stuff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Enormous “spiders” cover the Martian south pole, and scientists finally have experimental evidence to show how they’re created. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Some more work will be required to get the U.S. Air Force’s new ARRW hypersonic missile up to speed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two gorgeous new photo mosaics show NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover and Ingenuity helicopter as you’ve never seen them before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An Apollo-era NASA astronaut who was the first person born in Australia to train for a spaceflight, Philip Chapman died at age 86, having never made it into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tank battles and space history will collide this month as the makers of “World of Tanks” honor the legacy of famed cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tune in to Yuri’s Night Saturday (April 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/yuris-night-2021-global-livestream
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The X-37B space plane is being used to flight-validate the best ways to gather the sun’s energy for power beaming from Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astroscale just launched the first commercial space junk cleanup mission designed to locate and retrieve used satellites and other debris orbiting Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Found in far southern skies, deep within the boundaries of theconstellation Dorado,NGC 1947 is some 40 million light-years away.In silhouette against starlight, obscuring lanes of cosmic dustthread …
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When NASA sends astronauts back to the Moon as part of the Artemis Program, they will be taking the long view. Rather than being another “footprints and flags” program, the goal is to create a lasting …
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X-rays offer a unique insight into the astronomical world. Invisible to the naked eye, most commonly they are thought of as the semi-dangerous source of medical scans. However, X-ray observatories, …
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NASA engineers will teach kids about the Mars helicopter Ingenuity in a live webcast this week. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An ultra-high-resolution simulation of a tiny slice of the universe — a million times smaller than a proton — has revealed the very first structures to ever exist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Exploring volcanic lava tubes in Hawaii helps researchers understand how humans should prepare for living and working on worlds other than Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Director Malcolm D. Lee brings LeBron James to the animated court in the sequel to 1996’s “Space Jam” with this summer’s “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Διαβάστε …
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NASA plans to make a splash today (April 6) by dropping a test version of its Orion crew capsule into a big pool, and you can watch all the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study suggests that annihilating dark matter particles may explain the Milky Way center’s mysterious glow. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The 4-lb. (1.8 kilograms) chopper captured its first color photograph on Saturday (April 3), shortly after being lowered to the Martian dirt by the Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Is this just a lonely tree on an empty hill?To start, perhaps, but look beyond. There, a busy universe may wait to be discovered.First, physically, to the left of the tree, is the planet Mars.The red …
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For years astronomers have puzzled over a strange excess of gamma rays coming from the galactic center. Annihilating dark matter has always been a tantalizing explanation, and new research claims that …
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The first trailer for season four of “Star Trek: Discovery” is here! Season 4 finds the Discovery crew up against a new threat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ season 2 trailer has us asking is Riker a crazy old sea captain in space? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-2-trailer
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Janeway will serve as the starship’s built-in emergency training hologram. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-janeway-first-look
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The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has launched a new program to connect people directly to astronauts in a new monthly club. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“Picard” star Patrick Stewart revealed a first look at the second season of “Star Trek: Picard” today (April 5) and a familiar foe is returning: Q. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The stainless-steel SN11 didn’t stick its landing last week because of a plumbing problem, according to SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Evidence of collisions between black holes and neutron stars suggests dark matter might consist of concentrations of primordial black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The central core of our galaxy is not a friendly place for star formation, and yet new observations have revealed almost four dozen newly-forming systems. These results challenge our understanding of …
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts completed the first commercial crew port relocation at the International Space Station on Monday (April 5) in preparation for the arrival of the next crew. …
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Paramount+'s wacky animated “Star Trek” spinoff hits home video on May 18 with hours of bonus features, new cast and crew interviews and deleted scenes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What’s up with NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity? Get the latest scoop on the interplanetary craft with two live video updates today (April 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An international team of astronomers has mapped a piece of the cosmic web without using bright quasars for the first time. They did it by turning a powerful instrument on a single region of the sky …
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Astronomers discovered a radio structure that looks like a gigantic jellyfish, though it only glows in certain wavelengths. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Nine U.S. scientists will join South Korea’s first lunar orbiter mission launching next year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-joins-korea-pathfinder-lunar-orbiter
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The scientists trapped the antimatter in a magnetic field to stop it from annihilating, before blasting it with a cooling laser. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s InSight lander on Mars has detected two more crisp quakes on the Red Planet, both stemming from the same region where the mission’s previous best observations originated. Διαβάστε …
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Wisps like this are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. About 7,000 years ago that star exploded in asupernova leaving theVeil Nebula.At the time, the expanding cloudwas likely as bright as a …
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Recently we reported on a haul of 2,200 new exoplanets from the 2 year primary mission of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). But that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of …
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NASA’s InSight lander felt the distant rumble of two major ‘marsquakes’ in March, originating from a region near the Martian equator known as the Cerberus Fossae. Registering magnitudes of 3.1 and 3.3 …
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Imagine trying to study an object light-years away that is less than 20 kilometers in diameter. The object is so dense that it’s made of material that can’t exist naturally on Earth. This is the …
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Let’s start by considering a smaller version of the same question. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/if-everyone-sat-in-ocean-earth-sea-level-rise
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Satellites provide a vital service. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/six-ways-satellites-make-the-world-better
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In 2017, astronomers witnessed the birth of a black hole for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiny-device-boost-gravitational-wave-detectors-black-holes
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Four moons are visible on the featured image – can you find them all?First – and farthest in the background – is Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and one of the larger moons in the …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity touched down Saturday (April 4) after being dropped by the Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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By comparing our local Comet Hale-Bopp to the interstellar visitor 2I/Borisov, a team of astronomers have concluded that the interloper is perhaps one of the most pristine comets we’ve ever seen. …
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All across the Martian surface, there are preserved features that tell the story of what Mars once looked like. These include channels that were carved by flowing water, delta fans where water …
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A piece of debris from a SpaceX launch has turned up on someone’s farm in central Washington, local authorities reported Friday (April 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Our research has, for the first time, used satellite imagery to show the effects of predators on vegetation at a vast scale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New research has found that as the number of satellites in Earth orbit continues to increase, their accumulated light pollution will brighten the night sky – making it much harder to do fundamental …
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Exoplanetology has been on a tear recently. This is largely due to an abundance of data collected by a new generation of satellites, one of which is the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). …
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See what’s up in the night sky for April 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Like many people staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, I have recently gotten into a new hobby: bird watching. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bird-constellations-through-history
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Scientists found evidence of the impact on a mountaintop. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorite-explosion-antarctica.html
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The Mars Ingenuity Helicopter,all four landing legs down,was captured here on sol 39 (March 30) slung beneath the belly ofthe Perseverance rover.The near ground level view is a mosaic of imagesfrom …
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It is no exaggeration to say that the study of extrasolar planets has exploded in recent decades. To date, 4,375 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,247 systems, with another 5,856 candidates awaiting …
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Solar geoengineering strategies are very controversial within and beyond the climate science community. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The EmDrive is a hypothetical rocket that proponents claim can generate thrust with no exhaust. This would violate all known physics. In 2016, a team at NASA’s Eagleworks lab claimed to measure thrust …
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Two giant radio galaxies have been discovered with South Africa’s powerful MeerKAT telescope, located in the Karoo region, a semi-arid area in the south west of the country. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Security experts say that when it comes to threats in space, Russia is raising more concerns than China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-report-russia-china-anti-satellite-space-threat
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Perseverance’s laser hasn’t yet penetrated the mystery of a strange Martian rock near the rover’s new digs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Erosion can take many forms. Most commonly known is water wearing away the sides of creeks or lakes. But wind can erode just as effectively, especially if it carries dust particles that can eat away …
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More than a year into a pandemic that has killed nearly 3 million people worldwide, NASA estimates that COVID-19 will cost the agency perhaps as much as $3 billion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot – the largest and most powerful of all the storms in the solar system – has been churning for hundred of years. Recently dozens of smaller storms have slammed into the Red …
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Mangroves play a crucial role in the ecosystem thanks to the dizzying array of plants, animals and birds they feed, house and protect. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft has detected new auroral emissions on Jupiter which appear to ripple over the planet’s poles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Comet 2I/Borisov is the 2nd known object to pass near our sun from outside our solar system. Its 2019 pass near our sun might have been its first-ever interaction with a star. If so, it’s among the …
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Data from ESA’s Gaia star-mapping satellite have revealed tantalizing evidence that the famous V-shaped Hyades – nearest star cluster to our sun – is being disrupted. The culprit may be a suspected …
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The Sun is the most important source of energy for sustaining life on Earth, but it gives us a lot more than just light and heat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Water is essential to life as we know it and it seems completely normal to have water all around us. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-is-there-water-on-earth
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China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft has captured stunning images of Mars as a bright red sunlit crescent in deep space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/crescent-mars-china-tianwen-1-photos
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Astronomers have detected a “Goldilocks” or intermediate-mass black hole. It’s not small, not supermassive – but right in the middle – and it “sheds light” on how the supermassive black holes got so …
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Gorgeous spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is a mere 35 million light-years away,toward theconstellation Leo.Relatively bright in planet Earth’s sky, NGC 3521 iseasily visible in small telescopes but often …
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NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity posed for a selfie in front of a beautiful Martian rock outcrop called “Mont Mercou” after probing the area for clues about the Red Planet’s past. …
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Lego designer Milan Madge reveals the hidden details of the new NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set with the Hubble Space Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Lego’s NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set is every space geek’s dream. Here’s our review from a veteran space reporter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Breathe it while you still can. A new research study forecasts the future of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere and finds grim news. As the sun continues to warm, carbon dioxide will bind to rocks. This …
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Underneath its shell of ice, the globe-spanning ocean of Enceladus isn’t sitting still. Instead, it might possibly host massive ocean currents, driven by changes in salinity. Continue reading “There …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity will have to wait a few more days to make its historic first flight on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Studying space physics sure comes in handy when wrestling with vending machines in Apple TV+'s space series “For All Mankind” this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A host of celebrations, festivities and special events are in store on Paramount+ on April 5 — a date known to all “Star Trek” fans as First Contact Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China launched a new satellite Tuesday (March 30) to increase the number of high-definition Earth observation satellites available to state authorities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Chinese astronauts are undergoing intense training for the first crewed missions to construct the nation’s new space station, work that is expected to begin in the next few months. Διαβάστε …
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When the TESS planet hunter launched nearly 3 years ago, some 4,000 exoplanets were known. NASA confirmed in late March that TESS has discovered over 2,200 additional exoplanet candidates orbiting …
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The ocean of the water-spurting moon Enceladus might be more active than scientists realized. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-moon-enceladus-possible-ocean-currents
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Astronomers have searched the entire Milky Way to identify the safest places to live. It turns out, we’re in a pretty good spot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The lost continent is a submerged chunk of crust that broke off from Gondwana 80 million years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lost-continent-zealandia-mapped
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Have you ever seen a rocket launch – from space? A close inspection of the featured time-lapse video will reveal a rocket rising to Earth orbit as seen from the International Space Station …
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Star clusters are interesting inhabitants of the sky. They vary in sizes, distances, and number of stars, but almost all are spectacular to look at. And most of them are in the process of being torn …
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Computer models are continuing to play an increasing role in scientific discovery. Everything from the first moments after the Big Bang to potential for life to form on other planets has been the …
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The Big Bang remains the best way to explain what happened at the beginning of the Universe. However, the incredible energies flowing during the early part of the bang are almost incomprehensive to …
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You’ve probably seen stunning images of the night side of the Earth from space. Most people have seen the veritable constellations of city lights scattered familiarly across the continents, separated …
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Roughly 4 billion years ago, Mars looked a lot different than it does today. For starters, its atmosphere was thicker and warmer, and liquid water flowed across its surface. This included rivers, …
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NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have paired up for a challenge to build food systems for Mars missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/deep-space-food-challenge-nasa-canada
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The more scientists study it, the weirder Uranus gets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-emitting-x-rays-chandra-observations
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A severe thunderstorm cloud that formed over the Pacific Ocean in 2018 reached the coldest temperatures ever recorded. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-cold-thunderstorm-temperature
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Mass extinctions are times in Earth’s past when large proportions of life suddenly and catastrophically died. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The NewSpace industry has its sights set on space tourism, a growing market expected to be worth at least $3 billion by 2030. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/future-of-space-tourism-op-ed
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Looking at the scientific information gleaned from lifeless worlds could help in the search for life, one astrobiologist says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/study-dead-alien-worlds
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sing data from NASA’s Landsat satellite, NASA Earth Observatory visualizers have revealed how lava from a recent volcano eruption lights up the clouds from below. Data from NASA’s Landsat …
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The Mars helicopter Ingenuity is preparing for a historic take-off as NASA attempts the first powered, guided flight on another world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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he Selene III analog lunar mission started with a literal “bang” when the crew decided to disarm bombs in their spare time. Commander Musilova reflects on each crew’s ways of bonding …
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Doctor Who’s” The Master with “Missy,” a malevolent new miniseries from Titan Comics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first known interstellar comet to visit our solar system may be the most pristine ever found, never passing near a star until visiting our own, researchers say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The new civilian recruits who will fly to space on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon are really, really excited for their upcoming trip around Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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To play on Carl Sagan’s famous words “If you wish to make black hole jets, you must first create magnetic fields.“The featured image represents the detected intrinsic spin direction …
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Space exploration sure is hard, huh? Luckily, it’s an iterative process, where engineers test and test and test again to work out all the bugs in advance. At least, that’s what we remind ourselves …
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Perseverance is getting ready to deploy a helicopter on Mars as it takes a look back at its litter on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Lava tubes on the moon are some of the most interesting, and difficult, places to explore in the solar system. But if humanity plans to eventually have a permanent presence on the moon, the more …
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When I saw the opportunity to write about a new Lego set featuring the Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble, I immediately went to my 7 year old son, who is obsessed with Legos, and asked him if he …
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made a special call to the International Space Station to celebrate Women’s History Month and some of the ground-breaking work astronauts are doing in orbit. …
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When SpaceX launches four civilian astronauts on the private Inspiration4 spaceflight, they’re going to have the ultimate window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A rare fireball meteor bright enough to be seen during the day triggered a massive sonic boom over parts of the UK and France. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A small swatch of fabric is set to take flight on a first-of-its-kind aircraft more than a century, and a world away, from where it first made history. The strip of muslin, Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s called the Gagarin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-soyuz-spacecraft-named-gagarin-60-years-human-spaceflight
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A person suffering from arachnophobia might think their fear would stoked on a trip to Mars. However, there is such a thing known colloquially as a Martian “spider”. It is much more innocuous than the …
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A former Space Camp counselor and an “analog astronaut” whose father tracked Apollo experiments deployed on the moon have won seats aboard the first all-civilian spaceflight. Διαβάστε …
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A protoplanet called Theia crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/theia-may-be-in-mysterious-mantle-blobs
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When we consider the sun’s influence on Earth and our climate, we tend to think about solar radiation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Virgin Galactic today (March 30) unveiled its second piloted space plane, a shiny silver vehicle called VSS Imagine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This spectacular image features spiral galaxy Messier 106 and its diminutive neighbors, as well as a dense field of background galaxies and foreground stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A recent study found that these dark marks, known as recurring slope lineae, surged following the massive 2018 dust storm that killed NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What are those red filaments in the sky?They are a rarely seen form of lightning confirmed only about 30 years ago: red sprites.Recent research has shown that following a powerful …
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When NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is fully integrated, assembled, and finished with testing, it will be the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V that carried the Apollo astronauts to the Moon. …
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When astronauts return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, they will be relying on a number of mission elements to get them there and back safely. This includes the Space Launch …
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It took a little help from the full moon to free the massive Ever Given cargo ship from its perch stranded across the Suez Canal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Light coming from an explosion in the early universe has illuminated a black hole that astronomers think could expand their understanding of how the celestial objects form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you’re looking for doomsday, you can forget about asteroid Apophis. The latest radar observations have effectively ruled out any possibility of this near-Earth object (NEO) hitting Earth for the …
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SpaceX may attempt to launch its newest Starship rocket prototype today (March 29) and you’ll be able to watch it live if it happens. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A lot, or even most, of Mars’ ancient water remains trapped inside the planet’s crust instead of being lost to space, according to a new study from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech. …
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What if one mission could study the gravitational ripples triggered by some of the most violent events in the universe — on the way to observing the least-known planets of our solar system? Διαβάστε …
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NASA has joined the White House National Climate Task Force, another step in the agency’s continued study of climate change and global warming. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA held an online industry briefing Tuesday (March 23) to discuss its plans to help private space stations get up and running in Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Who knows what evil lurks in the eyes of galaxies?The Hubble knows – or in the case of spiral galaxy M64 – is helping to find out.Messier 64, also known as the Evil Eye or Sleeping Beauty …
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Palm Sunday, March 28 brings us the first full moon of the new spring season: the Paschal full moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/paschal-full-moon-easter
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Scientists have long known that certain ingredients are needed to support life, especially water and key organic chemicals like carbon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Until the early 2000s, the only known planets were located in our own neighborhood, the Solar System. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-can-some-planets-be-hotter-than-stars
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Arecibo Observatory’s collapse on Dec. 1, 2020 was a devastating blow for science, but its decades of observations will inform research for years to come. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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One of the most colorful regions of sky, Rho Ophiuchi showcases clusters and nebulae galore. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/rho-ophiuchi-cloud-complex-antares-m4-dark-nebula
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A spacesuit floated away from the International Space Station 15 years ago, but no investigation was conducted. Everyone knew that it was pushed by the space station crew. Dubbed Suitsat-1, the …
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A new theory about ‘Oumuamua suggests the weird object that passed through our solar system in 2017 was a remnant of a Pluto-like world from another solar system. As one scientist said, “‘Oumuamua may …
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In 2019 astronomers captured the first direct image of a black hole. It was an image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of M87. And when many folks saw it, their reaction was “that’s it?” …
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The full moon of March, called the Worm Moon, will occur on Sunday (March 28), two days before the moon reaches perigee, its closest point to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The U.S. Space Force has a serious role to play in the modern world. Its stated mission is to train and equip personnel to defend U.S. interests in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Hyades — the closest star cluster to our sun — is being stretched by an invisible ‘lump,’ researchers say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Some 60 million light-years away in the southerlyconstellationCorvus, two large galaxies are colliding.Stars in the two galaxies, cataloged asNGC 4038 and NGC 4039,very rarely collide in the course of …
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The notorious Apophis space rock just shed its hazardous status — for the next 100 years at least — after fresh observations of the near-Earth asteroid. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In less than three years, astronauts will return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. As part of the Artemis Program, the purpose is not only to send crewed missions back to the lunar …
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“The Last Starfighter” may finally get the follow-up sci-fi fans have been waiting decades. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-last-starfighter-sequel-sizzle-reel
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The severe storms in Alabama this week are visible even from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alabama-tornadoes-satellite-view-march-2021
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That was no asteroid in the sky last night (March 25) — it was likely SpaceX rocket debris falling and burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, experts say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The community reminisces about surprising space facts, our Perseverance giveaway nears it end and more this week! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-march-26-2021
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We thought we understood how stars are formed. It turns out, we don’t. Not completely, anyway. A new study, recently conducted using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, is sending astronomers back …
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A SpaceX rocket launched on March 4 that failed to perform a deorbit burn reentered Earth’s atmosphere on March 25, 2021. It created a startling light display over Seattle and Portland. Διαβάστε …
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ASA’s statement calls NGC 2336 “the quintessential galaxy.” Imagine a galaxy and what comes to mind likely looks like NGC 2336, a shimmering swirl of stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration released a new image of the supermassive black hole in the center of massive galaxy M87 on March 24, 2021. The image shows the signatures of a magnetic field. …
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Astrophysicist Andrea Ghez has spent her scientific career peering at the center of the Milky Way, trying to see the invisible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A NASA spacecraft built to spot alien worlds has completed its first two years of work, and the tally is in: the mission hauled in 2,241 new planet candidates for scientists to study. Διαβάστε …
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Braided and serpentine filaments of glowing gassuggest this nebula’s popular name, The Medusa Nebula.Also known as Abell 21, this Medusa is an oldplanetary nebulasome 1,500 light-years away in …
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SpaceX’s most-flown rocket, a Falcon 9 booster that has flown a historic nine times has returned home to Florida’s Port Canaveral. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX may attempt to test fire — then launch — its latest Starship rocket prototype at the company’s South Texas facility on Friday (March 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“A great fire appeared in the sky to the North, and lasted three nights,” wrote a Portuguese scribe in early March, 1582. Across the globe in feudal Japan, observers in Kyoto noted the same fiery red …
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The most important thing we’ve communicated? That we exist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/messages-sent-to-aliens
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Revisiting how Earth looks from space could offer scientists clues for finding alien life on distant worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/studying-earth-like-an-expolanet
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See photo’s of SpaceX’s Starlink missions to deploy thousands of small internet satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It looks like we’ll find out in what happens when astronauts fire a gun on the moon in this week’s episode of “For All Mankind” airing Friday (March 26) on Apple TV+ . Διαβάστε …
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For the first time, scientists have found evidence for a secondary atmosphere on an exoplanet, created by volcanism beneath the surface. The planet, GJ 1132 b, is thought to have once been a …
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Believe it or not, physicists are attempting to understand the universe when it was only a handful of seconds old. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-bang-first-few-seconds
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NASA astronauts recently toured SpaceX’s South Texas facility, where the company is building and testing prototypes for its Starship deep-space transportation system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The world’s oldest meteor impact crater is not a crater at all, say scientists of a new study suggesting natural forces put the giant indent into Earth’s surface. But the jury is still …
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Though Firefly Aerospace missed its own 2020 deadline to launch its Alpha rocket into space, the company says it’s confident a 2021 debut is in the cards. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Soyuz rocket successfully sent 36 OneWeb satellites into orbit Wednesday (March 24) as the London-based company continues its recovery from a tough 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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BeforePerseverance there was Curiosity.In fact, the Curiosity rover accomplished the first sky crane maneuvertouchdown on Mars on April 5, 2012.March 2, 2021 marked Curiosity’s 3,048th martian …
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As Carl Sagan once said, “The sky calls to us. If we do not destroy ourselves, we will one day venture to the stars.” And our first emissaries to the stars will be robotic probes. These interstellar …
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NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity, which is poised to make its first flight in early April, bears a tiny swatch of fabric from one wing of the Wright brothers’ history-making plane Flyer 1. …
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A Soyuz rocket will launch 36 new satellites into orbit for OneWeb today (March 24) and you can watch online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-oneweb-5-satellites-launch-webcast
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A study here on Earth simulating the weightless conditions of space travel showed that the longer the participants were exposed to a low-gravity environment, the more they perceived facial expressions …
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Through 12 years of photographing and stitching together individual astrophotography images, Finnish astrophotographer J-P Mestavainio has created a 1.7 gigapixel panorama of our Milky Way galaxy. …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Wednesday (March 24) and nailed a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Former Trump intelligence director John Ratcliffe told Fox News that more unexplained sightings of flying objects will soon be declassified. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Soyuz rocket sent 38 satellites into space Monday (March 22), marking a historic rideshare mission for Russian company GK Launch Services. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Valoria 2 crew chose to understand each other’s love languages to bond better during an analog mission on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Why does so much of Jupiter’s lightning occur near its poles?Similar to Earth, Jupiter experiences both aurorae and lightning.Different from Earth, though, Jupiter’s lightning usually …
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A leader at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory paid tribute to Boulder, Colorado Tuesday (March 23) in the hours after 10 people were killed in a mass shooting in the city. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX will launch its next fleet of Starlink satellites into orbit for the company’s broadband megaconstellation on Wednesday (March 24). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Space Force launched its first small rocket of 2021 this month in an experiment that dumped water vapor into Earth’s ionosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Perseverance has already made its mark on scientific history by taking the first audio recording ever on Mars. But the instrument with the microphone, known as the SuperCam, wasn’t done there. It has …
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We may be just over two weeks away from the first powered flight by an aircraft on an alien world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-fly-april-8
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Deep space missions to Mars will be much more physically and mentally demanding than the journeys we’ve made so far during 60 years of human space exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Writer and director Neill Blomkamp has said that a sequel to his directorial debut, the epic, gritty sci-fi “District 9,” is on its way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists may have finally made a complete digital model for the Cosmos panel of a 2,000-year-old mechanical device called the Antikythera mechanism that’s believed to be the world’s …
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Our sister publication is the action-packed magazine that’s bursting with the answers to your curious questions Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/43211-how-it-works-magazine-free-issue.html
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NASA is expected to unveil new details about the debut flight of its Mars Ingenuity helicopter during a media briefing today (March 23). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new mathematical application provides a more complete picture of our changing world by drawing on data from several kinds of sensors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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From discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trailblazing-women-in-astronomy-astrophysics
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NASA’s newest fleet of far-out exploration ideas include projects on topics such as Titan sample return, artificial gravity for astronauts, and collecting vast amounts of planetary data. …
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Astronomers have discovered a restless supermassive black hole that’s moving within its galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/supermassive-black-hole-on-the-move
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New research suggests that worlds with subsurface oceans are common in our galaxy, and might be even better environments for life than Earth’s oceans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Researchers have discovered three new strains of bacteria that they think could one day help astronauts to grow their own food. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On March 14, Paraguay’s first-ever satellite entered orbit around Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/paraguay-first-satellite-guaranisat1-cubesat-in-orbit
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Water is leaking from Mars’ atmosphere through changing seasons and swirling Martian storms, scientists found in two new studies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Saturn takes roughly seven Earth years to begin and end one of its seasons. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-summer-season-ends-hubble-telescope-photos-march-2021
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Why are these large stones here?One the more famous stone circles is the Duddo Five Stones of Northumberland, England. Set in the open near the top of a modest incline, a short hike across empty …
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On Feb. 18th, 2021, after spending six months in transit, the Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero Crater on Mars. By March 4th, it began driving short distances and calibrating its instruments in …
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NASA will hold a news conference to preview the upcoming flight tests of its Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which hitched a ride to the Red Planet with the Perseverance rover. Watch it live! Διαβάστε …
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A Rocket Lab Electron booster is scheduled to lift off from the company’s New Zealand launch site today at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT), on a mission dubbed “They Go Up So Fast.” …
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Over the weekend, NASA’s Perseverance rover dropped the debris shield that protected the Mars helicopter Ingenuity during the mission’s epic Feb. 18 touchdown. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A U.S. weather satellite that retired eight years ago has fallen apart in orbit, breaking into at least 16 pieces, according to government representatives. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX just fired up its latest Starship prototype, keeping the vehicle on track for a high-altitude test flight this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A ‘new star’ erupted into visibility over the past weekend, and continues to brighten. It began, as all modern astronomical alerts seem to, with one tweet, then two. Early on the morning of Friday, …
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Here are a few stunning views of the Curiosity Rover’s current location, Mont Mercou in Gale Crater on Mars. This towering outcrop provides a great look at layered sedimentary rock structures. On …
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You’ll soon be able to recreate one of NASA’s most famous space shuttle missions in Lego for with the new NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Once described as the most complex flying machine ever built, comprised of more than 2.5 million moving parts, you can now assemble your own model of NASA’s space shuttle using just 2,354 …
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The enormous Baikal-GVD will look for the particles from 4,300 feet (1,310 meters) below the lake surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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‘Oumuamua, the first known visitor from interstellar space, was likely a pancake-shaped chip off a Pluto-like world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Binnie retells it all in “The Magic and Menace of SpaceShipOne.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceshipone-test-pilot-brian-binnie-book-interview
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What’s up in the sky from Auriga to Orion?Many of the famous stars and nebulas in this region were captured on 34 separate images, taking over 430 hours of exposure, and digitally combined to …
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In absence of (yet) being able to step foot on Mars, we have robotic vicarious experiences through our rovers including Perseverance which landed this past February 18th. In addition to photos we’ve …
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The biggest asteroid to visit Earth this year will zoom by our planet today (March 21) and it’s a real speed demon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s most complex infrared telescope. In February 2021, It successfully passed its final functional performance tests, moving it closer to its launch in …
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You can watch online as the notorious near-Earth asteroid Apophis brushes past Earth on March 5-6, 2021. This flyby is a precursor to the tantalizingly close sweep Apophis will make in 2029. Διαβάστε …
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Clever camerawork allowed scientists to view an elusive cloud that streams away from Mars’ volcano Arsia Mons and determine how it’s formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope went into a protective safe mode early March 7, after on onboard software program failed during a guide star acquisition. NASA has now announced that spacecraft was moved …
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On March 20, 1987, NASA launched an Indonesian communications satellite called Palapa B2-P. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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See the best photos on Space.com this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/32252-amazing-images.html
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These are the top space stories this week from Space.com. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/36316-the-most-amazing-space-stories-of-the-week.html
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New images of Jupiter’s polar auroras, captured by the Juno spacecraft, revealed the full cycle of intense and unusual polar light displays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A supermassive black hole is racing across the universe at 110,000 mph (177,000 km/h), and the astronomers who spotted it don’t know why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New, stunningly detailed images of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the stars making up these two dwarf galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Legendary NASA flight director Glynn Lunney has passed away at age 84. Lunney played a key role in the early days of NASA, helping to create the concept and operation of what we now reverently know as …
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On March 4th, 2021, the Perseverance rover began driving from its landing site on Mars. During this drive, the rover covered 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) and conducted some basic maneuvers and instrument …
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No one knew that 2,000 years ago, the technology existed to build such a device. The Antikythera mechanism, pictured, is now widely regarded as the first computer.Found at the bottom of the sea aboard …
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The collapse of Arecibo’s radio telescope was a devastating blow to the radio astronomy community. On December 1st, the suspended instrument platform came crashing down, destroying a large part of the …
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This popular group leaps into the early evening sky around the Marchequinox andthenorthern hemisphere spring.Famous as theLeo Triplet,the three magnificent galaxies found in the prominentconstellation …
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Legendary flight director Glynn S. Lunney, who led Mission Control during some of NASA’s most challenging and triumphant hours, has died at the age of 84. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Finnish astrophotographer J-P Metsavainio spent 1,250 hours over the course of about 12 years creating a single image that reveals the magnificent beauty of the entire Milky Way galaxy. Διαβάστε …
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Don’t expect big changes at NASA if Bill Nelson does end up leading the space agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-bill-nelson-nomination-space-continuity
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This week, the Space.com community shares some of their favorite space TV shows and if Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-march-20-2021
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Spring will officially arrive on Saturday morning (March 20) with the occurrence of the vernal equinox. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vernal-equinox-2021-spring-arrival-equal-day-night
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Electricity and magnetism have a lot in common. They are connected by the unified theory of electromagnetism, and are in many ways two sides of the same coin. Both can exert forces on charges and …
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On February 18th, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero Crater on Mars. Over the next two years of its primary mission, this robotic mission will carry on in the search for past life on …
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Our sky is missing supernovas. Stars live for millions or billions of years. But given the sheer number of stars in the Milky Way, we should still expect these cataclysmic stellar deaths every 30-50 …
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When the asteroid labeled 2001 FO32 sweeps closest to Earth on March 21, 2021, it’ll be moving at such a fast pace that observers using telescopes might be able to detect its motion – its drift in …
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China and Russia are cooperating in plans to build a lunar research outpost on the moon. The China National Space Administration and Roscosmos – Russia’s space agency – made the announcement in a …
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President Joe Biden has nominated former Florida senator Bill Nelson, a longtime NASA supporter, to lead the space agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This Friday (Mar. 19), Space Chat will explore “space junk.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-chat-live-with-spacedotcom.html
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The next episode of “For All Mankind” shows the wonderful reaction of astronaut Tracy Stevens when she finally gets to start another mission — and the technical problem that holds her up. …
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A Soyuz spacecraft moved to a new docking port at the International Space Station on Friday (March 19) to make room for an incoming crew next month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mars will be easy to spot in the night sky Friday (March 19) as it makes a close approach to the crescent moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mars-conjunction-march-2021
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China launched another trio of satellites into orbit late Friday (March 12), adding to its network of spy satellites observing regions nearby Chinese territory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 2017, the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) made history with the detection of a mysterious object called Oumuamua (Hawaiian for scout). Unlike countless other small …
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In the Fall of 2017, the first known interstellar object passed through the Solar System, triggering a revolution in astronomy. Because of the amonolous nature of the object, astronomers from all over …
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Stars fill this infrared view, spanning 4 light-years across the centerof the Lagoon Nebula.Visible light imagesshow the glowing gas and obscuring dust clouds thatdominate the scene.But this infrared …
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Crewmembers of the International Space Station will relocate a Soyuz spacecraft today (March 19) to make room for the arrival of Expedition 65 next month, and you can watch the whole thing live. …
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The space ambitions of Russia and China will likely stay front and center for the U.S. military during the administration of President Joe Biden. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space junk moves at 10 times the speed of a bullet from an average gun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiny-space-junk-damage
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk showed off the company’s first Starship Super Heavy booster in a Twitter post on Thursday (March 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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See photos of the historic Emirates Mars Mission, which will send the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter to the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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You can spot ‘GEOSat’ satellites in far-flung orbits… if you know exactly where and when to look. Watch the sky long enough, and you’re bound to see one. Seasoned observers are very familiar with …
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So, you want to create life? You’re going to need some ingredients first. On Earth four billion years ago, you might find some of those ingredients in the impact craters of asteroid strikes (as long …
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A month on, we’re all still buzzing about the Perseverance rover’s perfect landing in Jezero Crater on Mars, back on February 18, 2021. Over the past few weeks, NASA has released more stunning imagery …
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A space telescope might have spotted one of the most distant supermassive black holes spurting an X-ray jet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The most remote particle detector on Earth has detected the most energetic antimatter neutrino ever, confirming a 51-year-old prediction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists have unveiled plans for a lunar ark on the moon containing genetic information on 6.7 million species to ensure their preservation against existential threats. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Within Orion we find two immense stars, Rigel and Betelgeuse, apparently at diametrically opposite periods in a star’s existence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first-ever Mars spacecraft captured its most stunning image yet of the Red Planet as the probe continues preparing to begin its science observations in earnest. …
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The teams behind NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter have chosen an airfield on the Red Planet for the little chopper and are gearing up for flights in the near future. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s first Space Launch System megarocket to launch an Artemis mission to the moon fired up its core booster in a critical engine test Thursday (March 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Clouds of stardust drift through this deep skyscape,across thePerseus molecular cloudsome 850 light-years away.Dusty nebulae reflecting light from embedded young starsstand out in the nearly 2 degree …
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SETI’s Nathalie Cabrol believes a widespread biosphere exists on Mars that has migrated underground over the past few billion years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei may spend a year in space after his launch in April — and if that’s the case, he’ll welcome the opportunity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot recently feasted on smaller storms that wandered into its neighborhood, possibly even gaining sustenance from these meals, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA plans to do a test of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage Thursday (March 18), during a two-hour window that opens at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT). Watch it live! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX has traced last month’s loss of a flight-proven booster to an in-flight engine shutdown, according to a top company official. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Sand dunes on Mars are fascinating. They shift and move in different ways than they do on Earth, and they can grow to much more immense sizes than on our own planet. Several conditions contribute to …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars has just sent back its first initial science results, as well as some new audio recordings of wind and the rover’s laser zapping rocks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s newest Mars rover nabbed a significant extraterrestrial sighting when an onboard camera happened to spot a Red Planet dust devil crossing Jezero Crater. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NOAA marked St. Patrick’s Day with a gorgeous new image of Ireland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/st-patricks-day-2021-ireland-satellite-photo
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The hypothetical Planet Nine may not be a planet but rather a small black hole that might be detectable from the theoretical radiation emitted from its edge, so-called Hawking radiation. Διαβάστε …
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NASA will fire up the core stage of its Space Launch System (SLS) for the final test in the series of “green run” tests that will determine whether the new megarocket is ready to fly moon …
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Perseverance captured audio during a drive on March 7, an unprecedented recording that reveals the many creaks and rattles made by the six-wheeled robot as it rolls over Mars’ famous red dirt. …
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If you could stand on Venus – what would you see? Pictured is the view from Venera 13, a robotic Soviet lander which parachuted and air-braked down through the thick Venusian atmosphere in March …
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New research solves a decades-long riddle: from where do the highest-energy cosmic rays originate? Even supernovae – exploding stars – can’t explain them. Now it seems these sorts of cosmic rays may …
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Perseverance, which landed inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, successfully dropped the “belly pan” covering its sampling system last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Russia’s only woman cosmonaut, Anna Kikina, inspires one-of-a-kind Barbie doll. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mattel-barbie-cosmonaut-anna-kikina
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For the past month, the mission team has been checking out Perseverance’s seven science instruments and its various subsystems. The rover has jumped through every hoop on cue. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft has detected interplanetary particles from Martian dust storms, which may cause the faint column of zodiacal light that extends up from the horizon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The gargantuan supermassive black holes at the center of seemingly every galaxy are among the most fascinating and extreme objects known to modern astronomy and cosmology. With masses well in excess …
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In early 2012, an international research team surveying parts of southwestern Greenland announced that they had discovered the oldest impact crater ever discovered on Earth, estimated at 3.3 billion …
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This decade promises to be an exciting time for space exploration! Already, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars and began conducting science operations. Later this year, the next-generation James …
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Scientists have confirmed the presence of water and organic materials that are essential for life on the surface of asteroid Itokawa. The samples of rock and dust were returned to Earth by the …
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Oceans’ worth of water may remain buried in the crust of Mars, and not lost to space as previously long thought, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the first time in years, Russia’s Soyuz-2 launch vehicle will lift off with a new look, inspired by the rocket that put the world’s first human into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the constellation of the swan near the nebula of the pelican lies the gas cloud of the butterfly next to a star known as the hen. That star, given the proper name Sadr, is just to the right of the …
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The International Space Station discarded a 2.9-ton pallet of used batteries on Thursday morning (March 11), the most massive object it has ever jettisoned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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At some point in the next few weeks, the U.S. plans to fire an extreme, hypersonic weapon. The question remains: What’s the point? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Could shooting arcs of “lightning” across the surface of the moon allow us to mine metal and water from the lunar surface at the same time? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In my last post, I talked about the idea of warp drive and whether it might one day be possible. Today I’ll talk about another faster-than-light trick: wormholes. Continue reading “Wormholes Could …
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This picturesque scene, captured by the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, is a red, Martian dune field striped by wispy clouds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Hulu has announced the premiere date for Season 2 of their riotous R-rated animation series “Solar Opposites.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has tapped Blue Origin to simulate moon gravity on suborbital rocket launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-moon-gravity-rocket-launches
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Space.com’s editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Eaglemoss Hero Collector announces their upcoming lineup of detailed, die-cast miniature spaceships from the classic ’70s sci-fi series “Space: 1999.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX rocket launch was mistaken as a fireball in the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-rocket-launch-sparks-fireball-reports
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NASA is highlighting the Navajo language with its latest Mars mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-navajo-language-perseverance-rover
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For more than 50 years, NASA astronauts have relied on duct tape as a fix-it-all for everything from a lunar rover on the moon to an air leak on board the International Space Station. Διαβάστε …
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Astronauts on the International Space Station spoke to the CDC about how COVID-19 affected training, how the virus has affected their work in space, and how they study microbes aboard the ISS. …
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In theoretical physics, as in all human endeavors, identity matters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disordered-cosmos-book-excerpt-chanda-prescod-weinstein
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Theoretical physics is supposed to be about pure, crisp ideas. But physics is done by humans, and human society brings messiness to any endeavor. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In October 19th, 2017, the first interstellar object ever detected flew past Earth on its way out of the Solar System. Less than two years later, a second object was detected, an easily-identified …
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It appeared, momentarily, like a 50-km tall banded flag. In mid-March of 2015, an energetic Coronal Mass Ejection directed toward a clear magnetic channel to Earth led to one of the more intense …
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The Tianwen-1 mission entered Mars orbit at the end of February. It’s expected to land a rover on Mars’ surface in May. In the meantime, check out these new images from the Tianwen-1 orbiter. Διαβάστε …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (March 14) and nailed its landing at sea to top off a record-setting mission. Διαβάστε …
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If you’re not properly appreciative of pi, NASA is here to help. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pi-day-nasa-mars-rover-perseverance-parachute-photo
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Executive Producer Dave Filoni’s new “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” debuts on Disney Plus on May the 4th. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This is a great question – and the truth is that we don’t know the answer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/would-alien-life-take-our-call-curious-kids
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A U.S. Air Force base in Texas has taken the first steps to guard against an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. But what, exactly, is an EMP, and how big is the threat? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tiny snowflakes of radioactive uranium that trigger massive nuclear blasts might explain some of the universe’s more mysterious star explosions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is gearing up to launch a third batch of Starlink satellites in as many weeks on Sunday (March 14) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A red-dwarf star called Gliese 1132 or GJ 1132 for short (astronomers and their fun nicknames!) smolders on some 41 light-years from the sun in the southern constellation Vela, just a few degrees away …
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What’s the sound ofone laser zapping?There’s no need to consult a Zen master to find out,just listen to the firstacoustic recording of laser shots on Mars.On Perseverance mission sol 12 …
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Via sonification, you can listen to the sounds of space images, as observed at different frequencies. Listen to videos featuring some of these orchestral pieces here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Hours of radio observations have enabled scientists to create a map of the locations in Earth’s night sky of 25,000 supermassive black holes. These black holes are very far away, occupying the cores …
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China’s new Long March 7A rocket successfully launched its first orbital mission after its first attempt one year ago ended with a failure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This week, the Space.com forums finds a debate about Mars and what it would be like to use a wormhole. Plus, just two days remain for our giveaway! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Red giant stars are, well, red and giant. But astronomers have always had difficulty estimating their temperatures, due to their complex and turbulent atmospheres. Without an accurate gauge of their …
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If you want a galaxy-spanning science fiction epic, you’re going to need faster than light travel. The alternative is taking decades or centuries to reach an alien star system, which isn’t nearly as …
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There are many paths to the Moon, and not all of them go through the Lunar Gateway. This week, the heads of the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) …
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By 2029, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) in northern Chile will begin collecting its first light from the cosmos. As part of a new class of next-generation instruments known as “extremely large …
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Bobbie Draper and Chrisjen Avasarala face a final threat in the climax for Boom! Studios’ “The Expanse” miniseries comics event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers spotted a possible searing-hot planet orbiting Vega, one of the brightest and most famous stars in the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-planet-candidate-vega-star
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The tail is invisible to the naked eye but appears on all-sky cameras during every new moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-has-a-sodium-tail
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A team of physicists has proposed a clever plan to concoct a quantum theory of gravity: refine an age-old technique, and use it to probe the tiniest scales in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The moon will arrive at new phase again this Saturday (March 13) at 5:21 a.m. EST (1021 GMT), after a week of passing by several planets in the early morning sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As people in the UK were settling down to watch the late evening news on February 28, a fresh news story, quite literally, appeared in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s first Space Launch System megarocket will fire up its main engines in a critical test next week on March 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Principal photography has begun on the much-anticipated premiere season of “Strange New Worlds,” according to Variety. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The venerable Hubble Space Telescope is recovering from a glitch that halted its science operations over the weekend, according to NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Just when do comets get their signature coma? Conventional wisdom says it only happens when they get close enough to the sun, but new research suggests it starts when they are still beyond the orbit …
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One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth’s sky is similar in sizeto our Milky Way Galaxy: big,beautifulMessier 81.Also known as NGC 3031 or Bode’s galaxy for its 18th century …
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Physicists exploring the quantum world watched the birth of a quasiparticle, shedding light on the strange behavior of these strange “fake particles.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The moon may be devoid of humans (for now), but there is plenty of humanity to be found strewn across the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-moonkind-moon-registry
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The experiment could be a trial for many more even smaller ones probing the long-kept secrets of quantum scale gravity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiniest-gravity-measurement.html
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Sometimes the sun spits out high-energy particles which slam into the Earth, potentially disrupting our sensitive electronics. New research has found that these particles originate in the plasma of …
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Imagine you are a neutron star. You’re happily floating in space, too old to fuse nuclei in your core anymore, but the quantum pressure of your neutrons and quarks easily keeps you from collapsing …
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The Galápagos Islands hold an honored place in science history. I often wonder, if Charles Darwin could have seen this volcanic archipelago from this vantage point – a satellite view – how might have …
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Vega is one of the brightest and best known stars in the night (or even twilight) sky. Located in the constellation Lyra, it is only 25 light years from Earth, and about twice our Sun’s mass. And now, …
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Panspermia is an idea that has been around for a long time. It was first mentioned in the 5th century BC by Anaxagoras, one of the most prominent pre-Socratic philosophers. The problem with the theory …
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In addition to investigating the big questions about life in our Universe (origins, evolution, distribution, etc.), one of the chief aims of astrobiologists is to characterize extraterrestrial …
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Astronomers are struggling to understand the discrepancies when measuring the expansion rate of the universe with different methods, and are desperate for any creative idea to break the tension. A new …
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope went into a protective safe mode early March 7, after on onboard software program failed during a guide star acquisition. However, mission experts seem confident it will …
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Director Neil Burger heads into deep space on a crazy colony ship in “Voyagers.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/voyagers-space-film-1st-trailer
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We keep getting reminders that the Milky Way’s planetary diversity dwarfs what we see in our own solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-earth-alien-planet-toi-1685b
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The Milky Way may contain other planets that have continents and water, similar to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-planets-with-earthlike-continents
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The first commercial lunar landing now has a mission patch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-mission-pm1-patch
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“Surviving Mars” is a sleek strategy game that challenges you to build a city on the Red Planet and you can get it free this week from Epic Games. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronaut Gordo Stevens is getting used to a spacesuit again in this week’s episode of Apple TV+'s alternate space history show “For All Mankind.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists think they’ve spied an alien world that lost its atmosphere — then conjured itself a new one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The largest asteroid to zoom past Earth this year will do so on March 21, NASA says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-asteroid-2001-fo32-earth-flyby-march-2021
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It’s just like a normal solar system…except completely backwards. Continue reading “This Exoplanetary System Breaks all the Rules” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Peter Beck announces an addition to the Rocket Lab family, with the Neutron rocket. Private space launch company Rocket Lab revealed that it will go where it promised not to, both here on Earth and in …
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Supermassive black holes are just a little bit too supermassive – astronomers have difficulty explaining how they got so big so quickly in the early universe. So maybe it’s time for a new idea: …
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Update: Yesterday (March 9th), Elon Musk shared the reason for the explosion via Twitter. According to Musk, the problem originated with the one Raptor engine used to slow the SN10 down before …
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Just after sunset on March 7, a faint band of light stillreaches above the western horizon in this serene,rural Illinois, night skyscape.Taken from an old farmstead, the luminous glow is zodiacal …
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The zodiacal light is a strange pyramid of light that extends from the eastern or western horizon, before dawn or as true darkness falls. It was known to stem from dust moving in the plane of our …
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Clever camerawork allowed scientists to view an elusive cloud that streams away from Mars’ volcano Arsia Mons and determine how it’s formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study reveals a distant exoplanet with one hemisphere pulsing with volcanic activity and the other hemisphere quietly providing the fuel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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While filming a mockumentary at HI-SEAS, the Valoria 2 captures how things could go very wrong on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Europe’s Mars Express probe is finding new cloud clues Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-weird-long-cloud-arsia-mons-secrets
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It’s no easy feat to get to space with just two months’ notice — even for NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-soyuz-seat-april-2021
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SpaceX is gearing up to launch its second Starlink mission of the month Thursday (March 11) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Award winning novelist Richard K. Morgan discusses his new “Altered Carbon” graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment titled “One Life, One Death.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Leaders of the two nations’ space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday (March 9) on the construction of an outpost called the International Lunar Research Station. Διαβάστε …
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Two “Star Trek” series are nominated for the NAACP Image Awards, an initiative meant to honor outstanding performances in film, television, music and literature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Tianwen-1 mission has spent a month in orbit around Mars now and the photographs are already stunning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-photos-from-orbit-tianwen-1
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Two Russian cosmonauts will drill holes and apply sealant to stop two cracks in one of the oldest modules of the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The microphone on Perseverance’s SuperCam instrument picked up the gentle whoosh of the Martian wind as well as the not-so-gentle sounds generated by SuperCam’s rock-zapping laser. …
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When Andrew Chaikin’s “A Man on the Moon” was first published in 1994, a quarter century had passed since the first astronauts walked on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has discovered the remains of a rare kind of stellar explosion near the center of the Milky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In recent years, satellites have become smaller, cheaper, and easier to make with commercial off the shelf parts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites to orbit early this morning (March 11) and nailed its landing on a floating platform at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It sounds like science fiction, but building an enormous tower several kilometers high on the Lunar surface may be the best way to harness solar energy for long-term Lunar exploration. Such towers …
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Could Queen Calafia’s mythical island exist in space?Perhaps not, but by chance the outline of this molecular space cloud echoes the outline of the state of California, USA.Our Sun has its home …
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Neutrinos are notoriously finicky particles. Hundreds of trillions pass through a person’s body every second, yet they hardly seem to interact with anything (though they actually do a lot). Even more …
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Regions of the Moon known as irregular mare patches – formed by magma cooling from a volcanic eruption – have almost no big craters, indicating that they must be relatively young. By studying the …
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The disappearance of a star can take many forms. It could go supernova. It could turn into a black hole. Or it could just fade away quietly. Sometimes, the last of these is actually the most …
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During the Apollo Era, one of the most important operations conducted by astronauts was sample-returns, where lunar rocks were procured and brought back to Earth. The study of these rocks revealed a …
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UK scientists and meteor experts have recovered pieces of a rare meteorite, just days after it entered Earth’s atmosphere and streaked across the sky. Researchers are ecstatic. “Normally we have to …
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A newly discovered quasar from the early universe is the most distant found to date that’s shooting out powerful radio jets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Ancient Mars was warm and wet only intermittently, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-mars-intermittently-warm-wet
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The striking photo shows the outline of the rover and the rubbly terrain it has just begun to explore. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-shadow-photo
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If you live in Vermont and heard an explosion just before dinnertime Sunday (March 7), there’s a good chance that was a shockwave from an incoming meteor exploding over the state. Διαβάστε …
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Author Alex White discusses his chilling new “Alien” novel, “Alien: Into Charybdis.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-into-charybdis-book-interview-excerpt
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NASA will hold a teleconference today (March 5) to discuss the many firsts the Perseverance rover is performing on Mars and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is gearing up to launch its second Starlink mission of the month tonight (March 9) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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ViacomCBS had decided to swap the long-delayed “Halo” TV sci-fi series from Showtime to its recently-renamed streaming service Paramount+ for 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The singed hunk of asteroid was discovered in the driveway of a house in Winchcombe, a small town in the southwestern English county of Gloucestershire. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s Starship SN11 prototype rolled out to its test stand Monday (March 8) at the company’s facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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How can you possibly use simulations to reconstruct the history of the entire universe using only a small sample of galaxy observations? Through big data, that’s how. Continue reading “Simulations of …
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In the very earliest moments of the big bang, the universe experienced a period of rapid expansion known as inflation. That event planted the seeds that would eventually become galaxies and clusters. …
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In the past two and a half decades, astronomers have confirmed the existence of thousands of exoplanets. In recent years, thanks to improvements in instrumentation and methodology, the process has …
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“Good Night Oppy” will tell the story of the connection that grew between the Opportunity rover and the people who created it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mars has a great combination of dust and wind. The result of that combination is often dust devils. The HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured several dust devils in action, …
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Solar physicists have been having a field day of late. A variety of missions have been staring at the sun more intently ever before (please don’t try it at home). From the Parker Solar Probe to the …
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For decades scientists have believed that an asteroid impact event ended the era of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Now, analysis from the crater site itself seals the deal: the same elements that …
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Remember in late 2019, when the famous red star Betelgeuse suddenly and mysteriously began dimming in brightness? Astronomers studying a similar star – VY Canis Majoris, one of the largest and …
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New research suggests a way to move heat around “tidally locked” alien planets: ocean currents whipping around the worlds faster than they rotate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Black holes may not be black or holes, a new theory proposes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-not-black-planck-hearts
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For decades, the words “Arecibo Observatory” was shorthand for the facility’s massive radio telescope, one of those rare instruments that reached icon status beyond its core science …
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The GMT keeps coming together. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-magellan-telescope-6th-mirror-casting
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Here’s a run-through of the trailblazing women who achieved major firsts in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/16143-women-space-firsts-gallery.html
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California-based aerospace startup Relativity Space will celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month with a new video highlighting an all-woman analog astronaut …
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Cleaning up the collapsed radio telescope at the iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico could cost between $30 million and $50 million, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF). Διαβάστε …
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Hubble went into a protective “safe mode” early Sunday morning (March 7), but its handlers seem confident it will bounce back in relatively short order. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Glaciologists have been closely monitoring ice shelves in Antarctica for signs of cracks and chasms that indicate breakups. The loss of ice around the Earth’s polar regions is one of many consequences …
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What created the unusual red tail in Comet NEOWISE?Sodium. A spectacular sight back in the summer of 2020, Comet NEOWISE, at times, displayed something more than just a surprisinglystriated white dust …
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In 2025, the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope will launch to space. Named in honor of NASA’s first chief astronomer (and the “Mother of Hubble“), the Roman telescope will be the most advanced and …
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History shows just how vulnerable space programmes, which require years of planning and development spanning several administrations, are. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth will not be able to support and sustain life forever. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/billion-years-from-now-oxygen-lack-wipes-out-life-on-earth
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Astrophysicists have a wild idea to explain the bizarre abundance of super-high-energy radiation shooting from the center of our galaxy: gravity portals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Newborn stars are forming in the Eagle Nebula. Gravitationally contracting in pillars of dense gas and dust, the intense radiation of these newly-formed bright stars is causing surrounding material to …
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Buried under the ice at the South Pole is a neutrino observatory called IceCube. Every now and then IceCube will detect a particularly high-energy neutrino from space. Some of them are so high energy …
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Astronomers detected the first-known ‘space hurricane’ raging over the North Pole for 8 hours in 2014, a new study found. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Perseverance rover’s Red Planet touchdown site has been renamed for Octavia E. Butler, the noted African American science fiction author. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This week, the Space.com forums kicked off our Perseverance Prize giveaway, talked space exploration and more. See what’s up here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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I have stood under Orion The Hunter on clear evenings willing its star Betelgeuse to explode. “C’mon, blow up!” In late 2019, Betelgeuse experienced an unprecedented dimming event dropping 1.6 …
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After arriving at Jezero Crater on Mars,Perseverance went for a spinon March 4.This sharp imagefrom the car-sized rover’s Navcam shows tracks leftby itswheels in the martian soil.In preparation …
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The iconic sci-fi/horror franchise “Alien” will roar once more in a new comic book series from Marvel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-marvel-comic-series-terror
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When Kaiju ravage Australia, two siblings pilot a Jaeger to search for their parents in this new teaser for Netflix’s “Pacific Rim: The Black” anime series available now. Διαβάστε …
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The Slooh online observatory will broadcast live views of the near-Earth asteroid Apophis tonight (March 5) at 8 p.m. EST (0100 GMT on Saturday). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If you look low in the east-southeast sky at around 5:45 a.m. local time, you’ll see them: the biggest planet in our solar system passing unusually close to the smallest planet in the solar …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has taken its first steps on Mars, the agency announced today (March 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-first-mars-test-drive
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There are hurricanes in space. Researchers looking through archival data found evidence of a previously unobserved phenomenon — a giant swirling mass of plasma above Earth’s northern polar region. The …
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On Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, it rains on a regular basis. As with Earth, these rains are the result of liquid evaporating on the surface, condensing in the skies, and falling back to the surface …
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Mercury may not have shrunk nearly as much as scientists previously thought, potentially solving the mystery posed by the planet’s continuing quakes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The reverberations from the epic touchdown of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover will extend far beyond the science and spaceflight communities, President Biden said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Self-described space geek Jared Isaacman told Space.com he feels fortunate to be at the helm of the Inspiration4 private mission to Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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At least two astronomy broadcast services plan to showcase the asteroid Apophis as it flies by Earth safely on Friday (March 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will show off the Perseverance rover’s “firsts” on Mars in a teleconference today, March 5. Here’s how to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will face another delay before reattempting an uncrewed test flight that had been targeting April 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mount Etna has been spewing lava across Sicily for weeks during a series of eruptions captured by a slew of Earth-orbiting satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two astronauts finally wrapped up tricky solar array strut installations outside the International Space Station Friday (March 5) that stymied a previous set of spacewalkers just a few days before. …
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The surfaceof this planet looks a littlelike Mars.It’s really planet Earththough.In a digitally stitched little planet projection, the360 degree mosaic was captured near San Pedro in the …
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We’re giving away two commemorative prizes to one lucky winner! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-prize-pack-offer
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Plasma globes are a common enough sight in retails stores across the rich world. If you’ve ever seen one and gotten a chance to touch it, you’ve seen how the plasma will arc toward your touch creating …
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Materials are a crucial yet underappreciated component of any space exploration program. Without novel materials and ways to make them, things that are commonplace today, such as a Falcon 9 rocket or …
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In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is becoming a more and more popular topic as space exploration begins to focus on landing on the surface of other bodies in the solar system. ISRU focuses on making …
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China’s proposed next-generation rocket reached the final stage of feasibility studies this month. The planned launch vehicle, known as the Long March-9, will be capable of sending 100 tons to the …
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On Friday, March 5, two astronauts will perform the 2nd in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks to ready the station for solar array upgrades. How to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most exoplanets orbiting close to their stars don’t have atmospheres. But Gliese 486b – orbiting a red dwarf star only 24 light-years away – does. It’s close enough to see well. Astronomers will be …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-launch-success-8th-landing
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Like mad scientists, researchers are creating miniature black holes in their laboratories. Their mission? To see if a mysterious form of radiation predicted by Stephen Hawking exists. Διαβάστε …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/liftoff-spacex-early-days-book-eric-bergeR
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Our solar system’s most infamous asteroid will pass by Earth on Friday (March 5), and with a high-end telescope you can watch it as it safely whizzes by our planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-explorer-richard-garriott-dives-challenger-deep
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It’s perhaps the best excuse ever for being late to an important astronaut meeting. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-3-sneak-peek
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A year ago, the bright red star Betelgeuse in the Orion constellation hit the headlines for a stark fading episode that astronomers couldn’t explain. They still can’t, although they keep …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has spent a busy two weeks settling into its new home on Mars, most recently flexing its robotic arm for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A newly discovered alien world could help astronomers better understand the atmospheres of rocky exoplanets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-planet-gliese-486-b-discovery
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Andy Weir is ready to launch his next space adventure, and he has a mission patch waiting for you if you choose to join him. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On February 18th, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover set down on the surface of Mars. During the next two years of its primary mission, the rover will search the Jezero crater (where it landed) for …
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They say, “third time’s the charm.” This was largely the case today as SpaceX made their third attempt at a high altitude flight test at their launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Like the previous …
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You can spot Marsin the evening sky tonight.Now home to thePerseverance rover,the Red Planetis presently wandering through the constellation Taurus, close on the sky tothe Seven Sisters or Pleiades …
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The Starship SN10 spacecraft touched down successfully after a high-altitude test flight today (March 3), but it couldn’t hold itself together. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It all happened so fast! On Thursday, February 18th, NASA’s Perseverance rover set landed in the Jezero crater on Mars and almost immediately transmitted its first image of the Martian. This was …
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Near-Earth asteroid Apophis will have its closest sweep past Earth prior to its exceedingly close 2029 pass, on March 5-6, 2021. Why astronomers are watching, plus info here on how to view the …
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NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance continues getting up to speed on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-wind-sensor-video
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The sad work of dismantling the remains of the Arecibo Observatory is underway. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-cleanup-satellite-images
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If you are perplexed by reports of unidentified aerial phenomena and possible visitations of alien spacecraft, you can take action with do-it-yourself sky-monitoring gear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new form of active matter known as swirlonic matter clumps together in quasi-particles that bend the laws of physics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is preparing to launch its latest Starship prototype on a high-altitude test flight, possibly as early as today (March 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting closer and closer to its launch date in 2025. This Hubble-class wide-field infrared telescope is going to help astronomers discover the nature of …
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Mt. Etna has been erupting for hundreds of thousands of years. Located in Sicily, Italy, the volcano produces lava fountains over one kilometer high. Mt. Etna is not only one of the most active …
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When someone says “Milky Way,” do you think of the starry pathway across our sky, or of the great pinwheel-shaped galaxy in space? Both are correct! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The iceberg broke off after a crack formed in November 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-iceberg-breaks-off-antarctica-a-74-images
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Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for eight crewmembers for a mission to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/yusaku-maezawa-dearmoon-contest-seeking-crewmembers
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NASA’s Perseverance rover is slated to touch down in Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. See images of the Perseverance mission in this Space.com gallery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“You can’t hit what you can’t see” is a common phrase in sports and was originally derived to describe baseball pitcher Walter Johnson’s fastball. But the same goes for things with a more serious …
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Mars’ gravity makes it an amazing place to find some of the biggest landscapes in the solar system. Those would include the solar system’s biggest sand dune – one that resides in Russell crater. Now, …
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Jupiter is notorious for capturing objects that venture too close to the gas giant and its enormous pull of gravity. Asteroids known as Jupiter Trojans are a large group of space rocks that have been …
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NASA has selected 16 cool new futuristic space technology concepts for further study. Four of them are from NASA’s own Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), including a railway system on the moon to move …
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Researchers spotted an object strangely outgassing far from the sun — like a comet — during a long road trip through our solar system that could conclude in interstellar space, NASA says. Διαβάστε …
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A fireball blazed across the skies of southern England Sunday night (Feb. 28), and it likely dropped singed hunks of cosmic rock on the countryside below. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A camera at an observatory in Hawaii captured a red sprite and a blue jet in the same frame. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/red-sprite-blue-jet-lightning-image-hawaii
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SpaceX’s second fully-crewed astronaut flight, Crew-2, is prepared for launch, mission team members said Monday (March 1) during a news briefing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The International Space Station has gone out of business — in a Houston suburb. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/frys-electronics-closes-space-station
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A new comet is on its way in toward the sun, with prospects that it may become bright enough to see with the unaided eye by year’s end. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space.com caught up with Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck to talk about the company’s newly announced Neutron rocket, other plans going forward — and how his hat tasted. Διαβάστε …
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Using virtual reality, you could explore the surface of Mars from the safety of planet Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-society-virtual-reality-crowdfunding-campaign
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What if you could fly around Mars? NASA may have achieved that capability last month with the landing of Perseverance, a rover which included a small flight-worthy companion called Ingenuity, …
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Infrastructure is going to be one of the biggest components of any permanent human settlement on the moon. NASA Artemis missions are focused directly on building up the facilities and processes …
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A little over a week ago (February 18th, 2021), NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on the surface of Mars. In what was truly a media circus, people from all over the world tuned to …
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Extreme winter weather hit Texas hard this February. An air mass from the arctic extended deep into the United States from Canada, with disastrous results for the ordinarily warm state. Along with …
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Running the clock back on the enigmatic pair of Martian moons Phobos and Deimos gives researchers insight to their possible origin. A recent study provides crucial clues on the possible ‘origin story’ …
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In May of 2019, the gravitational wave observatories LIGO and Virgo detected the merger of two black holes. One had a mass of 85 Suns, while the other was 66 solar masses. The event was named GW190521 …
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The Pelican Nebula is changing. The entire nebula, officially designated IC 5070, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust. The Pelican, however, is …
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A quasar is an extremely bright and distant point-like source visible to radio telescopes. The source is a so-called Active Galactic Nucleus, fueled by a supermassive black hole. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A veteran SpaceX rocket suffered a launch abort just minutes before liftoff Sunday night (Feb. 28) while attempting to launch 60 Starlink internet satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two meteor enthusiasts have found a piece of an iron meteorite that fell over Sweden in November 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iron-meteorite-recovered-sweden
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Eight years after an asteroid exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, scientists are taking advantage of a flyby of the infamous asteroid Apophis to practice protecting Earth from space rocks. Διαβάστε …
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See what’s up in the night sky for March 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The private launch company Rocket Lab unveiled its plans to launch a big, new rocket called Neutron by 2024 on Monday (March 1). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Xenomorph and Ripley from the iconic science fiction film “Alien” have landed Fortnite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-xenomorph-invades-fortnite
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Lightning is one of the most powerful forces in nature. Up to 1 billion volts of electricity can flow into a strike in less than a second. Such a large energy buildup can be created by even a …
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On October 19th, 2017, astronomers from the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii announced the first-ever detection of an interstellar object in our Solar System. In honor of the observatory that first …
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Last summer, the Parker Solar Probe flew past Venus on its way to fly closer to the Sun. In a bit of a surprise, one of the spacecraft’s cameras, the Wide-field Imager for Parker Solar Probe, or …
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Yes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright glow of a distant aurora.The beauty of the aurora – combined with how it …
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A Brazilian Earth observation satellite soared to space aboard an Indian rocket late Saturday (Feb. 27) along with 18 satellites from the United States and India. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made a truly cosmic call to the International Space Station last week to celebrate the milestone spaceflight of NASA astronaut Victor Glover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX will launch its next batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two spacewalking astronauts began preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for new solar arrays on Sunday (Feb. 28). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The striped pattern on the parachute used by the Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a hidden message. Internet sleuths were able to figure it out within a few hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This week, the community was left in awe at all the images and sounds coming to us from NASA’s Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forum-round-up-feb-24-2020
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Mars’ surface is a harsh environment for life. But life on Earth is notoriously resilient as well. No one is quite sure yet how microbes from Earth would fare on the Martian surface. However, the …
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Seen from orbit a day after adramatic arrivalon the martian surface, the Perseverance landing siteis identified in this high-resolution viewfrom the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.The orbiter’s …
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The Parker Solar Probe turned its camera on Venus as the spacecraft flew by during a gravity assist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/solar-probe-flyby-photo-of-venus
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Astronomers found a high energy neutrino – a cosmic ray – that apparently originated during a “tidal disruption event,” that is, when a supermasive black hole shredded a distant star. Διαβάστε …
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From fist bumps at JPL to Mars donuts at Krispy Kreme and Red Planet billboards in New York City, people went all out for the Perseverance rover’s landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A camera on the ExoMars orbiter recently captured a photo showing a very, very tiny Perseverance on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exomars-orbiter-spots-perseverance-rover-mars
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India will send a Brazilian Earth-observation satellite to space along with 18 additional satellites — and you can watch the launch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the Amazonia-1 satellite for Brazil tonight (Feb. 27) and you can watch it live here, courtesy of ISRO. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists can’t agree on why these hills in the Russian Arctic ripple with stripes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stripe-pattern-arctic-siberia-mystery
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Every now and then there is a burst of radio light in the sky. It lasts for just milliseconds before fading. It’s known as a Fast Radio Burst (FRB), and they are difficult to observe and study. We …
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It was the brightest supernova in nearly 400 years when it lit the skies of the southern hemisphere in February 1987. Supernova 1987A – the explosion of a blue supergiant star in the nearby …
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Some lucky astronomers get to work with some of the rarest material in the world. Real Martian meteorites are extraordinarily rare, but are invaluable in terms of understanding Martian geology. Now, …
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Veteran astronaut Garrett Reisman was reviewing the script for an episode of “For All Mankind” when he came across a familiar name — his own. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Richard Garriott thought he would have been there and back by now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourist-richard-garriott-visiting-mariana-trench
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Virgin Galactic won’t be launching tourists to space this year after technical tweaks delayed the company’s upcoming test flight by more than two months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA commemorated Mary Jackson, one of the agency’s “Hidden Figures,” today (Feb. 26) during a ceremony renaming the agency’s headquarters after her. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China successfully sent three reconnaissance satellites into orbit Tuesday (Feb. 23), according to media reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The full moon of February, called the Snow Moon, occurs Saturday, Feb. 27, 3:17 a.m. EST (0817 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/35627-february-full-moon.html
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NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars Feb. 18, and has already begun beaming back images. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The villagers apparently first dismissed this as fake news. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jezero-crater-named-after-balkan-village
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This dramatic breakup comes after a major crack formed on the shelf in November 2020 and continued to grow. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/brunt-ice-shelf-breaks-antarctica
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Astronomers always like to look at incredibly violent places. Violence, in the astronomical sense, makes for rare conditions that can explain much about our universe. One of the violent places that …
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Stitched together on planet Earth,142 separate images make upthis 360 degree panorama from the floor of Jezero Crater on Mars.The high-resolution color images were taken by thePerseverance …
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On Sunday, February 28, 3 astronauts will perform the first in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks to ready the station for solar array upgrades. How to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study suggests that our Milky Way galaxy is filled with planets like Earth, containing continents and oceans. If so, life might be common in the Mlilky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the first time, astronomers have detected the vaporized remains of the crusts of long-dead Earth-like and Mars-like planets in the atmospheres of white dwarf stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most golfers really want to avoid sand traps, but NASA astronaut Alan Shepard had no choice but to deal with that when wielding a six-iron head on the moon’s dusty surface 50 years ago this …
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is pushing the target date for the debut launch of its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket from late 2021 to late 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Cosmologists simulated 4,000 versions of the universe in order to understand what its structure today tells us about its origins. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has landed in a rich scientific hunting ground, if its first good look around is any guide. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Geologists love fieldwork. They love getting their specialized hammers and chisels into seams in the rock, exposing unweathered surfaces and teasing out the rock’s secrets. Mars would be the ultimate …
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Particles carried from Earth’s poles via our planet’s magnetosphere could be interacting with lunar rocks to create small quantities of water on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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To the extent that we can see them, galaxies in the very early universe should look relatively young and unformed. But galaxy ALESS 073.1 is a surprise to astronomers: it looks more mature than we’d …
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Orbital Assembly Corp. recently unveiled new details about its ambitious Voyager Station, which is projected to be the first commercial space station operating with artificial gravity. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe nailed its fourth swing past Venus on Feb. 20, and mission scientists celebrated by releasing a stunning image captured during a similar maneuver in July. Διαβάστε …
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In anticipation of China’s first Mars landing attempt, scientists are wondering whether the Tianwen-1 rover may carry Earthly contamination with it to the surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Perseverance is set to land inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/mars-perseverance-rover-updates
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has brought the “family portrait” bumper sticker fad to a whole new world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX has fired up its newest Starship prototype for the second time, continuing the vehicle’s test-flight prep. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On a missionto explore the inner heliosphere and solar corona,on July 11, 2020the Wide-field Imager on board NASA’sParker Solar Probecapturedthis stunning viewof the nightside of Venus at …
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Colliding dust particles on Mars probably produce static electricity, a new experiment reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-electric-dust-storm-glow
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China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft has trimmed its orbit around Mars to allow the spacecraft to analyze the chosen landing region on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Cartographers have struggled to map Earth accurately in 2D for centuries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pancake-earth-flat-map
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NASA’s Apollo 13 astronauts have been immortalized as a new bronze statue now on display at Space Center Houston. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China has revealed the first images of lunar samples from its Chang’e 5 mission following a meeting between China’s president and mission representatives. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Feb. 25, 1982, the Western Union company launched a communication satellite called Westar 4. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 1964 two Aerobee suborbital rockets were launched with the goal of mapping x-ray sources in the sky. Each rocket contained a directed Geiger counter, so that as the rocket rotated at the peak of …
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A secret coded message was hidden on the gigantic parachute used to land the Perseverance rover safely on the surface on Mars. And no, it wasn’t a clandestine message to the Martians. It was a message …
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In the coming generations, humanity’s presence in space is expected to grow considerably. With everything from space tourism, the commercialization of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), asteroid mining, and maybe …
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Binary star systems are everywhere. They make up a huge percentage of all known solar systems: from what we can tell, about half of all Sun-like stars have a binary partner. But we haven’t really had …
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Beyond Earth, the general scientific consensus is that the best place to search for evidence of extraterrestrial life is Mars. However, it is by no means the only place. Aside from the many extrasolar …
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NASA’s most powerful rover yet is regularly sending back images from the Red Planet, and you can stay updated on the Perseverance mission’s latest snapshots. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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One lucky winner will be walking away with a commemorative U.S. Space Force silver coin, courtesy of the Space Store! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-silver-coin-giveaway
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NASA’s moon megarocket is facing yet another testing delay ahead of the vehicle’s expected first flight for the Artemis program. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is switching out one of the three Raptor engines on its Starship SN10 prototype, likely pushing the vehicle’s high-altitude test flight back a bit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Perseverance has captured a high-definition, 360-degree panorama of its surroundings on the floor of Mars’ Jezero Crater, which harbored a lake and a river delta billions of years ago. Διαβάστε …
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The Perseverance Mars rover’s “sky crane” descent stage made the ultimate sacrifice last week, and we now have a photo to memorialize the flying robot’s heroic death. Διαβάστε …
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The camera team behind the first HD panorama that NASA’s Perseverance rover snapped on the surface of Mars will discuss the new imagery in a live Q&A on Thursday (Feb. 25) at 4 p.m. EST …
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It’s always nice to get a new view of an old friend. This stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of nearby spiral galaxy M66 is just that. A spiral galaxy with a small central bar, M66 is a member of …
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New research suggests that the famous black hole Cygnus X-1 – first black hole ever detected and one of the closest to Earth – is farther away and much more massive than previously believed. Διαβάστε …
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As Relativity Space plans to launch its 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket late this year, key market indicators show a company growing so quickly that it’s attracting massive investor attention. …
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Radio images of the sky have revealed hundreds of “baby” and supermassive black holes in distant galaxies, with the galaxies’ light bouncing around in unexpected ways. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Nearly a century after dark matter was first proposed to explain the motion of galaxy clusters, physicists still have no idea what it’s made of. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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I wrote a song using the first audio ever recorded on the surface of Mars, captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If the Roman Empire had been able to launch a satellite in a relatively high Low Earth Orbit – say about 1,200 km (750 miles) in altitude – only now would that satellite be close to falling back to …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover is practically bristling with cameras. And those cameras were busy during the rover’s breathtaking descent to the Martian surface. Now NASA has released images and videos of …
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The Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) is a different kind of radio telescope. Although radio light has the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum, much of radio astronomy …
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You have to be careful what you say to people. When NASA or someone else says that the Perseverance rover will be looking for fossil evidence of ancient life, the uninformed may guffaw loudly. Or …
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The HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has done it again. The imaging team was able to capture the Perseverance rover as it descended through the Martian atmosphere, hanging under its …
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NASA has delayed the launch of its first-ever planetary defense mission aimed at deflecting potentially hazardous asteroids from colliding with Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NBC’s new sci-fi series “Debris” reveals its official teaser trailer and key art ahead of its March 1 release. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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You only have a few days left to enter to win a chance to go to space on the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission, which is scheduled to launch to Earth orbit in late 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The recording, which features mechanical whirring from the Perseverance rover and the rustle of a Mars breeze, is the first true audio ever captured on the surface of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What we know about the history and properties of “Einstein’s biggest mistake,” the cosmological constant Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmological-constant
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NASA hid a secret message on the parachute that landed its Perseverance rover down on the surface of Mars last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s Starship SN10 vehicle performed its first static fire test on Tuesday (Feb. 23), lighting up its three Raptor engines for a few seconds at SpaceX’s South Texas site. Διαβάστε …
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Origin stories are a focus of many astronomical studies. Planetary formation, solar system formation, and even galaxy formation have long been studied in order to understand how the universe came to …
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Earth is the only planet in the solar system with aircraft capable of sustained flight. Suppose the ground-breaking Ingenuity helicopter, currently stowed aboard the similarly spectacular Mars …
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Remote sensing is only useful if scientists have an idea of what they are looking at. That knowledge is especially important for remote sensing applications on other planets, such as Mars, where it is …
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Check out this amazing new video from NASA’s Perseverance rover, showing its own descent and landing on the surface of Mars last week. Truly, it’s like nothing seen before! Also, the first-ever audio …
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A new atlas of nearby binary stars plots more than a million pairs and reveals a profusion of identical twins. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/3d-map-million-binary-stars
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Worms, an advanced supercomputer, an artificial retina experiment and more arrived at the International Space Station on a Cygnus cargo ship Monday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Hayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old survivor of childhood bone cancer, will join the private Inspiration4 SpaceX mission led by Jared Isaacman. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge will get close enough to Earth to be classified as “potentially hazardous.” What’s the risk? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured amazing first-of-its-kind video of its landing on Mars and recorded the first actual sounds of Martian wind. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed on the surface of Mars last Thursday (Feb. 18), just beamed down its first panoramic image of the Martian surface, the agency reported today (Feb. 22). …
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The future is a slippery thing, but sometimes physics can help. And while human destiny will remain ever unknown, the fate of two of our artifacts can be calculated in staggering detail. Διαβάστε …
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Two NASA astronauts will fly to the International Space Station on the fourth-ever commercial crew mission on SpaceX in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The European Space Agency is diversifying its astronaut pool with its first call for astronauts that is open to candidates with physical disabilities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A ghostly particle that smashed into Antarctica in 2019 has been traced back to a black hole tearing apart a star while acting like a giant cosmic particle accelerator, a new study finds. Διαβάστε …
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The Mars moons Phobos and Deimos have been born from the remains of a larger moon that shattered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-moons-phobos-deimos-shattered-moon-origins
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When it comes to the private aerospace sector (aka. NewSpace), some names stand out from the rest. The most obvious of these is SpaceX (the brainchild of Elon Musk and the leading source of innovation …
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Ever since NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope was launched in 2009, there has an explosion in the study of the extrasolar planets. With the retirement of Kepler in 2018, it has fallen to missions like the …
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What’s that on either side of the Moon?Starships.Specifically, they are launch-and-return reusable rockets being developed by SpaceX to lift cargo and eventually humans from the Earth’s …
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For the first time, astronomers have detected the presence of a throng of black holes crowding near the center of an ancient globular cluster. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s most complex infrared telescope, built for a wide range of research projects. NASA is now targeting October 31 for its launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from …
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To find alien life in our universe, scientists have considered searches for optical lasers or even giant energy-harvesting structures, known as Dyson spheres. Now they’re suggesting a more mundane …
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NASA just released an image showing its Perseverance Mars rover dangling about 6.5 feet (2 meters) above the red dirt during its picture-perfect touchdown inside Jezero Crater yesterday (Feb. 18). …
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If you’ve been following the dramatic success of yesterday’s Mars touchdown, you may have Googled “Perseverance rover” today (Feb. 19) and seen your page lighting up with …
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More than one million people lost power in the Houston area. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/texas-blackouts-space-photos
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The path is now much clearer for the test flight of SN9’s successor, SN10. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faa-closes-investigation-spacex-starship-sn9-crash
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NASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) today (Feb. 20) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) today (Feb. 20) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Does the solar system really have a big, dark ninth planet drifting somewhere far beyond the orbit of Neptune? A new paper argues that Planet 9 is a statistical mirage. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the first time in 11 years, the European Space Agency (Esa) is recruiting new astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europe-is-recruiting-astronauts-heres-what-it-takes
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The world’s largest iceberg has disintegrated into an ‘alphabet soup’ of mini ice island, new NASA imagery shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first helicopter ever sent to another world is doing just fine on Mars after surviving a “seven minutes of terror” landing aboard NASA’s Perseverance. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will unveil video of the Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars as seen from the rover itself today (Feb. 22) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The chunk of space rock that killed the nonavian dinosaurs may have been a piece of a comet that Jupiter’s gravity kicked onto a collision course with Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth’s last magnetic flip 42,000 years brought environmental change and extinctions. Could that happen now? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-flip-42000-years-ago
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hailing NASA for the Perseverance rover’s Mars landing success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will unveil video of the Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars as seen from the rover itself today (Feb. 22) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The chunk of space rock that killed the nonavian dinosaurs may have been a piece of a comet that Jupiter’s gravity kicked onto a collision course with Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth’s last magnetic flip 42,000 years brought environmental change and extinctions. Could that happen now? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-flip-42000-years-ago
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hailing NASA for the Perseverance rover’s Mars landing success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Watch as the Jovian moons perform a spectacular celestial dance in 2021. Wondering where all the planets have gone? With the the exception of Mars high in the dusk sky, all of the other naked eye …
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They’ve done it again. After a journey of nearly seven months, the Perseverance rover teams successfully guided their intrepid traveler to a pinpoint landing inside Jezero Crater on Mars on February …
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In physics, there are two main ways to model the universe. The first is the classical way. Classical models such as Newton’s laws of motion and Einstein’s theory of relativity assume that the …
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About 66 million years ago a massive chunk of rock slammed into Earth in what is the modern-day Yucatan Peninsula. The impact extinguished about 75% of all life on Earth. Most famously, it was the …
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On May 21, 1983, it had been more than a decade since astronauts had walked on the moon. In the alternate history of “For All Mankind,” though, humans were still on the lunar surface. …
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New evidence suggests the first known black hole is bigger than previously thought, which may force scientists to reconsider their understanding of how giant stars give rise to black holes. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s commercial crew program hit another delay in getting a second spacecraft ready to ferry astronauts to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After a year of seemingly endless obstacles and challenges imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, something good finally happened: NASA landed the Perseverance rover on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Feb. 19, 1986, the Soviet Union launched the Mir space station. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Great photos are just around the corner, but it’ll likely be a few months before Perseverance really starts sinking its teeth into its science work. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This Friday (Feb. 19), “Space Chat” will cover yesterday’s historic landing as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down successfully on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and Boeing are ready to light up the core stage of the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket in a second hot fire test, currently scheduled for Thursday (Feb. 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Valentine Island in northern Western Australia is a swirling mix of blues and reddish browns, as seen from space by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After a 203 day interplanetary voyage, andseven minutes of terror,Perseverance has landed on Mars. Confirmation of the successful landing at Jezero craterwas announced from missioncontrol at NASA’s …
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hailing NASA for the Perseverance rover’s Mars landing success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In all of scientific modeling, the models attempting to replicate planetary and solar system formation are some of the most complicated. They are also notoriously difficult to develop. Normally they …
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Upcoming telescopes will give us more power to search for biosignatures on all the exoplanets we’ve found. Much of the biosignature conversation is centred on biogenic chemistry, such as atmospheric …
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Researchers at the SETI Institute say that unusual dark streaks on sun-facing slopes on Mars, debated about for years, may be small landslides caused by a combination of salts and melting ice just …
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Clouds or dust storms on Mars won’t spoil the Perseverance rover’s big landing today (Feb. 18), NASA scientists said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is set to land with the Perseverance rover on the Red Planet Feb. 18, as part of the agency’s Mars 2020 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is scheduled to touch down on the Red Planet today (Feb. 18) at 3:55 p.m. EST (2055 GMT) — or at least that’s when NASA will find out if it landed. Διαβάστε …
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From its “Name the Rover” essay contest to the “Mission to Mars” student challenge, NASA has encouraged students to get involved in the Perseverance mission landing on the Red …
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It’s landing day for Perseverance and all eyes are on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-day
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Here’s a look at Mars’ Jezero Crater, the gorgeous basin where the Perseverance rover is expected to touch down and look for signs of ancient microbial life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mars may not be ready to escape the spotlight just yet, even after receiving its third Earthly mission this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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With hundreds of worlds in the solar system to explore, it’s fair to ask as NASA’s Perseverance rover makes its final approach for landing Thursday (Feb. 18): Why do we keep going back to …
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NASA’s Mars Perseverance mission is days away from landing on Jezero Crater, a place thought to once have been an ancient lake. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Perseverance team will return to a time-honored tradition at NASA these past few decades — the tradition of living on “Mars time.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s “Mars madness” day for space fans NASA’s Perseverance rover mission targets an epic landing today (Feb. 18). A NASA documentary takes a close look at the mission. Διαβάστε …
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This month has been a busy one for Mars exploration. Several countries sent missions to the red planet in June last year, taking advantage of a launch window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As I write this, NASA’s Perseverance Rover is hurtling toward Mars at a speed of more than 80,000 km/h and is set to land at the Red Planet on February 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We’ll soon be able to properly start asking the question: “Are we alone in the universe?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-how-to-prove-life-on-mars
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New York City’s most famous building turned red overnight to celebrate NASA’s Perseverance rover landing Thursday (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The car-sized Perseverance, the most advanced robot ever sent to the Red Planet, aced its “seven minutes of terror” touchdown this afternoon (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Just minutes after NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover nailed its touchdown on the Red Planet, the spacecraft sent back the first two images of its new home in Jezero Crater. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and Northrop Grumman are set to launch a Cygnus cargo capsule chock-full of research and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, Feb. 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Taken on February 6,this snowy mountain and skyscape was capturednear Melchsee-Frutt, central Switzerland, planet Earth.The reddish daylight and blue tinted glow around the afternoon Sun arecolors of …
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All eyes are on Mars this week, and, if we’re being honest, NASA’s InSight lander isn’t the star of the show right now. At the time of writing, we’re anxiously waiting to find out whether or not the …
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When it comes to Mars exploration, NASA has more success than any other agency. This week, they’ll attempt to land another sophisticated rover on the Martian surface to continue the search for …
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One of the oldest, deepest, and largest impact craters on the Moon provides a window into the history and makeup of our celestial companion, and needs to be studied in more detail, says a team of …
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Timing is extraordinarily important in many aspects of astronomy. If an astronomer or their instrument is looking the wrong way at the wrong time they could miss something spectacular. Alternatively, …
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Astronomers have confirmed that an object with the nickname of Farfarout is, to date, the farthest object we’ve seen in the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance mission lands on Mars tomorrow, February 18. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/get-ready-nasa-perseverance-landing-feb2021
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Jezero Crater may be the proving ground in our search for Martian life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-site-jezero-crater
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Krispy Kreme’s Mars Doughnut, available on Thursday (Feb. 18) only, is filled with chocolate creme and dipped in caramel icing that’s been dyed to look like the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft fired its engines Monday (Feb. 15) to place it in a polar orbit around the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tucked in the belly of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is a golden box that, if all goes well, will turn some of the Red Planet’s thin, carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere into sweet, sweet …
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NASA’s next Mars rover, Perseverance, will have a squad of spacecraft watching its dangerous descent from above Thursday (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Iran recently test-launched a new rocket, according to the country’s state television on Monday (Feb. 8) and news reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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When NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars on Feb. 18, it will be bringing five “extras,” from a message to future explorers on Mars to a slice of Martian meteorite. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s Mars 2020 rover Perseverance is equipped with two microphones, which will allow humanity to hear the sounds of the Red Planet for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new National Geographic documentary will let you share in the excitement of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover landing on the Red Planet Thursday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Valoria 2’s mission commander has been stuck in a vicious loop of analog space missions at HI-SEAS until now. Repetition and endless patience were on the daily menu for her during each mission. …
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Looking at its achievements over the past decade, nobody would doubt China is aiming to win the new space race, this one aimed at Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This was not a typical sun pillar. Just after sunrise two weeks ago in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, a photographer, looking out his window, was suddenly awestruck.The astonishment was caused by a …
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Most of the planets in our solar system have some sort of atmosphere and many have dynamic weather systems. But only one moon in the solar system, Saturn’s large moon Titan, can say the same. Διαβάστε …
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The U.S. Postal Service plans to mark the landing of NASA’s next spacecraft on Mars, if indeed the Perseverance rover makes it down to the surface of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover is ready to land on Mars, the agency confirmed today (Feb. 16). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-ready-for-landing
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Data in the world of astronomy is spread out in so many different places. There are archives for instruments on individual spacecraft and telescopes. Sometimes all that is needed to get new insight …
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Meteorites are excellent windows into early solar system formation. Many were formed in the those early days, and unlike rocks on the Earth, most are not affected by billions of years of tectonic …
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When one of the Russian Progress resupply ships undocks from the International Space Station, timing is everything. The Progress needs to fire its engines at just the right time to instigate the …
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In two days (on Thursday, Feb. 18th, 2021), NASA’s Perseverance rover will land on Mars. As the latest robotic mission in the Mars Exploration Program (MEP), Perseverance will follow in the footsteps …
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When someone says “Milky Way,” do you think of the starry pathway across our sky, or of the great pinwheel-shaped galaxy in space? Both are correct! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Until recently, magnetic fields in the outskirts of galaxies were too faint to be detected. Although it’s still not clear what causes them or how they’re maintained, astronomers have started to create …
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When the plasma of the Van Allen belts drops in density during a solar storm, it can set up the perfect conditions for electrons to travel nearly as fast as light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Cohen’s 2012 comedy “The Dictator” served as a Starship design inspiration, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said on Joe Rogan’s podcast Thursday (Feb. 11). Διαβάστε …
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A weird, super-powerful particle that’s not truly a particle could have dominated the universe when it was just a second old, releasing a flood of ripples that permeated all of space-time. …
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NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance will make a harrowing landing on the Red Planet Thursday (Feb. 18) and you’ll be able to watch the historic event live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Just one day after arriving in orbit around Mars, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first interplanetary spacecraft, Hope, captured a stunning photograph of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Perseverance will attempt to land inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18. A new video shows how the spacecraft’s harrowing entry, descent and landing will work. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s next Mars rover is slated to touch down on the Red Planet on Feb. 18, 2021 in a crucial “seven minutes of terror” sequence that requires a careful and precise entry, descent …
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The rover will attempt to land on the Red Planet this Thursday (Feb. 18). Watch it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
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Perseverance is set to land inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/mars-perseverance-rover-updates
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink internet satellites late Monday (Feb. 15), but failed to stick its landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Black holes come in at least two sizes: small and large. Small black holes are formed from stars. When a large star reaches the end of its life, it typically ends in a supernova. The remnant core then …
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Scientists are finally figuring out how much dark matter — the almost imperceptible material said to tug on everything, yet emit no light — really weighs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What we’re looking for is evidence of past life, either direct chemical or organic signs in the composition and the chemistry of rocks, or textural evidence in the rock record. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Both missions intend to search the planet for signs of life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/on-mars-how-scientists-prevent-contaminating-red-planet
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NASA’s next Mars rover is about to touch down! See Space.com’s complete coverage of the Feb. 18 landing of the Mars 2020 rover Perseverance. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Three new spacecraft are due to arrive at Mars this month, ending their seven-month journey through space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-missions-what-we-know-so-far-2021
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In October of 2024, NASA will send “the first woman and the next man” to the Moon as part of the Artemis Program. This will be the first crewed mission to the lunar surface, and the first mission …
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SpaceX postponed the launch of its next batch of Starlink internet satellites late Sunday (Feb. 14) due to bad weather. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new Russian Progress cargo ship launched into orbit Sunday night (Feb. 14) to deliver cargo to the seven crew members on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Eleven years into its mission, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is starting to show its age, but a recent software update promises to give the spacecraft a new lease on life. As NASA’s eye in …
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Astronomers have spotted “something” near Alpha Centauri A, in the star system nearest our Earth and sun. If it turns out to be a planet, it’ll be the first time a planet has been directly imaged …
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This Valentine’s Day, we find so much to love in the many heart-shaped objects created by Mother Nature that can be found right here on Earth or all the way to the deepest reaches of the sky. Διαβάστε …
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Show the “Star Wars” lovers in your life how much you adore them with these Valentine’s Day gifts for everyone on your list. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has a very special Valentine’s Day delivery en route to the Red Planet — one that could deliver gifts to us in person, in a few years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Spectacular space rocks from Mars and the moon could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at a Christie’s auction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX and Russia’s space agency Roscosmos are working towards a Valentine’s Day launch doubleheader tonight (Feb. 14). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Earth, the study of ice core samples is one of many methods scientists use to reconstruct the history of our past climate change. The same is true of Mars’ northern polar ice cap, which is made up …
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Would theRosette Nebula by any othername look as sweet?The bland New General Catalogdesignation of NGC 2237 doesn’t appear to diminish the appearance of this flowery emission nebula, at the top …
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As soon as they arrived on Mars, the Valoria 2 crew threw themselves into challenging and entertaining space mission training. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Chang’e 4 spacecraft are back in action for a 27th lunar day on the far side of the moon, but its the discoveries from its day that have scientists excited. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX launched its Starship SN9 prototype on a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) test flight that ended with a boom on Feb. 2, 2021. See photos of the epic test in this gallery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Get out yourred/blue glassesand float next toasteroid 433 Eros.Orbiting the Sun once every 1.8 years, the near-Earth asteroidis named for the Greek god of love.Still, its shape more closely resembles …
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Causality is one of those difficult scientific topics that can easily stray into the realm of philosophy. Science’s relationship with the concept started out simply enough: an event causes another …
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The Crab Nebula is arguably one of the most famous objects in the night sky. It was delineated as M1 in Messier’s famous catalogue. It is the remnants of a supernova that was actually visible in day …
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A deep-space mission is about to pull a ‘vanishing act,’ through mid-February, as the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter (affectionately known as ‘SolO’ to mission controllers) makes a crucial pass …
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The I Heart Pluto Festival 2021 is a free event running from February 13 – 18 hosted by Lowell Observatory. Join in with nightly virtual events! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A distant galaxy in the newborn universe essentially resembles a grown adult when it should just look like a small child, suggesting galaxies may evolve more rapidly than we thought. Διαβάστε …
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Cloud computing and artificial intelligence are about to meet in a new space station device: the Spaceborne Computer-2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Could food grown in space greenhouses save us here on Earth? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-greenhouses-nanoracks-food-crisis
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The mystery at the heart of an unexplained, bright point of gamma-ray light in the sky has been solved: a violent, whirling redback. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The globular cluster NGC 6397, a conglomeration of stars about 7,800 light-years from Earth, likely harbors a clump of small black holes at its heart, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The National Space Society’s Space Settlement 2021 event will stream on Saturday (Feb. 13), with Space.com simulcasting as a media partner. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Virgin Galactic had been targeting Saturday (Feb. 13) for the next crewed test flight of its latest suborbital SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity. But that’s not going to happen. Διαβάστε …
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China has released epic video footage from the Tianwen-1 spacecraft as it made a close approach to Mars this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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To casual observers, landing a rover on Mars can seem kind of like old news, believe it or not. Especially after all of NASA’s successes. But many are likely not aware of the so-called ‘Mars Curse.‘ …
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This gorgeous island universe lies about 85 million light-yearsdistant in the southernconstellationFornax.Inhabited by young blue star clusters, thetightly woundspiral arms of NGC 1350seem to join in …
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Astronomers have now collected enough additional data to confirm the existence of Farfarout and nail down its orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new augmented reality app serves as a bridge between the first and second seasons of the Apple TV+ alternate history series “For All Mankind.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The words “snow” and “Hawai’i” are not often mentioned in the same paragraph – or even on the same vacation. But snow does fall in Hawai’i almost every year, and 2021 has seen a deep cold front drop …
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We’ve learned a thing or two about exoplanets in the past several years. One of the more surprising discoveries is that our solar system is rather unusual. The Sun’s worlds are easily divided into …
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Astronomers using a new technique may have not only found a super-Earth at a neighbouring star, but they may also have directly imaged it. And it could be nice and cozy in the habitable zone around …
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New research suggests that particles escaping from Mars’ atmosphere have been accumulating on the surface of the planet’s largest moon Phobos for billions of years. They could provide important new …
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NASA’s upcoming mission to the Jupiter ocean moon Europa is out of rocket limbo, and it now has a launch window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On March 5, wave hello to the most infamous asteroid that won’t slam into Earth in 2029. Scientists sure will. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astra is launching into the smallsat market. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-rocket-maker-goes-public
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The Earth has been blue for over 4 billion years because of the liquid water on its surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-is-the-earth-blue
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It’s a busy February for Mars, with three probes from three separate space agencies arriving at the red planet over the course of just nine days. Here’s why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The upcoming documentary “Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know” explores the many meanings of black holes and the Event Horizon Telescope’s pioneering photo. See a trailer for the …
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A fiery experiment deliberately lit in a cargo spacecraft last month monitored larger and more dynamic flames than most previous efforts to learn how fire works in space have. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s flagship Mars rover Perseverance is one week away from landing on the Red Planet and a new video shows how it works. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A look at previous missions that have attempted to land on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/16496-mars-landing-missions-timeline.html
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Scientists have spotted the first evidence of a rare Higgs boson decay, expanding our understanding of the strange quantum universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Deep inside planet Earth, there is a liquid outer core and a solid inner core that counter-rotate with each other. This creates the dynamo effect that is responsible for generating Earth’s planetary …
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In brush strokesof interstellar dust and glowing gas,this beautiful skyscape is painted across the plane of ourMilky Way Galaxynear the northern end of the Great Rift andthe constellation Cygnus the …
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Water ice, especially any located in the sub-surface, has long been a focal point of Mars exploration efforts. Reasons abound as to why – from the need to grow plants to the need to create more rocket …
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Happy New Year – from Mars. It’s always mind expanding to think about the passage of time from other perspectives than the ones we are most familiar with. So let’s celebrate that our slightly colder …
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Now that the UAE’s Hope spacecraft and China’sTianwen-1 have successfully reached the Red Planet, next up is NASA’s Perseverance rover, set to land on February 18th. Ten operational spacecraft are …
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Mars is the lone bright planet in the new-moon sky this Thursday (Feb. 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
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It turns out we don’t really understand habitable zones. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/we-dont-understand-exoplanet-habitable-zones
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Tianzhou cargo spacecraft to visit module also passes review Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-module-tianhe-ready
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Living with the bare minimum taught the Valoria 1 crew valuable lessons in life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-1-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-4
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NASA has selected SpaceX to deliver the first two segments of the moon-orbiting Gateway space station for its upcoming Artemis program, which aims to put astronauts back on the moon. Διαβάστε …
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China’s first fully homegrown Mars mission, Tianwen-1, arrived in orbit around the Red Planet today (Feb. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The nearest solar system to our own may actually host two potentially life-supporting planets as a new candidate emerges around Alpha Centauri A, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s “Mission to Mars” challenge offers guided educational activities for students to celebrate the upcoming landing of the agency’s Perseverance rover on the Red Planet. …
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I just finished the most recent season of The Expanse – my current favourite Sci-Fi series. Unlike most of my other go-to Sci-Fi, The Expanse’s narrative is (thus far) mainly contained to our own …
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Where is all the missing matter? That question has plagued astronomers for decades, because the Universe looks emptier than it should, given current theories about its makeup. Most of the Universe …
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Why do stars twinkle?Our atmosphere is to blame as pockets of slightly off-temperature air, in constant motion, distort the light paths from distant astronomical objects.Atmospheric turbulence is a …
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SpaceX’s Crew-1 space capsule has just broken a U.S. spaceflight record set in 1974 by NASA’s Skylab 4 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We don’t know what dark matter is. We do know what it isn’t, and that’s a problem. Matter is made of elementary particles, from the quarks and electrons that make up atoms and molecules, to primordial …
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On July 19th, 2020, the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) – aka. Al Amal (“Hope” in Arabic) – launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on its way to Mars. This mission, the first interplanetary …
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Astronomers have spotted the remnant of a rare type of supernova explosion. It’s called a Type Iax supernova, and it’s the result of an exploding white dwarf. These are relatively rare supernovae, and …
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On February 9, 1913, lucky observers witnessed the Great Meteor Procession, when bright meteors soared horizontally across the sky in a stately marching rank for minutes at a time. Διαβάστε …
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Physicist Avi Loeb of Harvard believes we should take seriously the idea that ‘Oumuamua – the 1st known object to pass through our solar system from interstellar space – might have been created by an …
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The United Arab Emirates mission to Mars – called “Hope” – successfully entered Mars orbit today. It’ll be followed tomorrow by China’s Tianwen-1 mission and, on February 18, by NASA’s Perseverance …
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The giant ground station on Earth is standing by as the Tianwen-1 spacecraft nears Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-ground-antenna-ready
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Large swaths of the Martian mid-latitudes show evidence of buried but accessible water ice, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-water-ice-map-northern-hemisphere
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Elon Musk is funding a new Carbon Removal X Prize to the tune of $100 million — the richest incentive prize in history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-carbon-capture-x-prize
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The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars, the Hope orbiter, will arrive at the Red Planet on Tuesday (Feb. 9). Watch it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover is slated to touch down in Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. See images of the Perseverance mission in this Space.com gallery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After a nail-biting 27 minutes, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first-ever interplanetary mission has successfully reached orbit around Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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See photos of the historic Emirates Mars Mission, which will send the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter to the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first Emirati mission to Mars will attempt to slip into orbit around the Red Planet on Tuesday (Feb. 9) — here’s how you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Russian “space truck” has met its fiery doom on its way home to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-progress-76-cargo-ship-ms15-burns-up-photo
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New enemies lurk as Avasarala and Bobbie face imminent death in this sneak peek at Boom! Studios’ “The Expanse #3.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The two moons of Mars were projected above the skies of Dubai to celebrate the first Emirati mission to the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-hope-mars-moons-projection
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Around the Milky Way, there are literally dozens of dwarf galaxies that continue to be slowly absorbed into our own. These galaxies are a major source of interest for astronomers because they can …
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Newly released satellite imagery shows Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, about seven hours before Super Bowl LV kicked off. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Yesterday (Feb. 7) marked the beginning of a new year on the Red Planet: Mars year 36. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-new-year-2021-martian-year-36
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Mars missions from China and the UAE arrive in orbit around the Red Planet this week, followed by the landing of NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new tribute to the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 14 lunar landing mission has grown out of a collaboration between two artists and a touch of moon dust, of sorts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An early mockup-turned-model of NASA’s space shuttle orbiter, the Pathfinder, is headed for a multi-million-dollar restoration in Alabama. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For countless generations, human beings have looked out at the night sky and wondered if they were alone in the Universe. With the discovery of other planets in our Solar System, the true extent of …
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A new study out this month suggests that Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids may be more peculiar than previously thought. The Trojan asteroids are rocky objects which orbit the Sun just ahead of and just …
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Astronomers in Hawaii have updated measurements of the Yarkovsky effect – a minuscule push imparted by sunlight – for asteroid Apophis. The effect is particularly important for Apophis, because it …
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We don’t know why the universe is dominated by matter over antimatter, but there could be entire stars, and maybe even galaxies, in the universe made of antimatter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tomorrow, history and the hopes of the Arab world will hang on the endurance and independence of six engines charged with steering an SUV-sized spacecraft into orbit around Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Feb. 9, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency aims to successfully bring its first interplanetary mission into orbit around Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Stars can be like artists.With interstellar gas as a canvas, a massive and tumultuous Wolf-Rayet star has created the picturesque ruffled half-circular filaments called WR32, on the image …
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During a White House press briefing on February 4, 2021, White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the Biden administration’s support fo NASA’s Artemis program, whose long-term goal is to send …
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Mars Year 36 begins on February 7, 2021. If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate, here’s to a Happy New Year … on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Some call attempts to land on Mars “7 minutes of terror.” The Perseverance mission will provide the most detailed video and photos of a landing yet. We’ll watch ourselves land on another planet, for …
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The doomed Martian moon Phobos, which is on a slow death spiral above the Red Planet, may hold some secrets about how Mars was formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Sea levels will probably rise faster than the most mainstream climate models predict, according to a new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sea-levels-rising-faster-than-models
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Astronauts on the International Space Station just might have the ultimate nosebleed seats for Super Bowl 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Electrons serve many purposes in physics. They are used by some particle accelerators and they underpin our modern world in the silicon chips that run the world’s computers. They’re also prevalent in …
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Changes in Mar’s geography always attract significant scientific and even public attention. A hope for signs of liquid water (and therefore life) is likely one of the primary driving forces behind …
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Scientists used powerful radar signals to capture the image. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-15-landing-radar-image
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It’s now possible to send uncrackable quantum messages through thin air, and the people who figured out how to do it are getting ready to send the messages into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 2018, one of the brightest X-ray lights in the sky went dark, and scientists still aren’t sure why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-mysteriously-goes-dark.html
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Snow blanketsthe ground in this serene forest and sky view.Assembled in a 360 degree panoramic projection, the mosaicked frames werecaptured at January’s end along a quiet country road …
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Observational astronomy is dependent on its data, and therefore also dependent on the instruments that collect that data. So when one of those instruments fails it is a blow to the profession as a …
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A galaxy’s main business is star formation. And when they’re young, like youth everywhere, they keep themselves busy with it. But galaxies age, evolve, and experience a slow-down in their rate of star …
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On February 5, 1963, Maarten Schmidt unraveled the mystery of quasars and pushed back the edges of the known cosmos. His insight into quasars – the most distant and luminous objects known – has …
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Asteroids and comets are generally composed of different stuff. They both orbit our sun, but, for the most part, reside in different parts of our solar system. Yet some rare objects display …
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A commercial directed by Bryce Dallas Howard for billionaire Jared Isaacman’s Inspiration4 spaceflight on a SpaceX spacecraft will launch during Super Bowl LV. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA selected Firefly Aerospace to deliver 10 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to the moon in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has a big year ahead of it: Landing on Mars, further delivering on the promise of commercial flights to the International Space Station, tackling climate change, and much, much more. Διαβάστε …
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China carried out its fourth orbital space launch on Thursday, sending a large satellite towards geostationary orbit from the hills of Xichang in the southwest of the country. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Fortnite, the epic battle royale game, has a new challenge for players to battle the Mandalorian from “Star Wars” to win a Beskar steel umbrella. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“The Expanse” authors and TV series producers Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck look back on a triumphant season filled with heartache, haunting memories, and heroes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft snapped its first image of Mars as the mission makes its final approach; the probe will enter orbit around the Red Planet in less than a week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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One astronomical term which is rarely used anymore is “combust,” which refers to a celestial body that appears to be in such close proximity to the sun that it is impossible to observe. …
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SpaceX will be launching an astrophysics mission for NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launch-contract-nasa-spherex-mission
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Astronomers have been watching planetary systems form around sun-like stars for decades. And now, new observations with the ALMA telescope reveal the same process playing out around the smallest, but …
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In November of 2021, NASA will embark on a new era of space exploration as they make the inaugural launch of the Space Launch System (SLS). When it enters service, this booster will be the most …
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It’s relatively rare for a magical object from fantasy stories to have a analog in real life. A truly functional crystal ball (or palantir) would be useful for everything from military operations to …
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There’s nothing like a good old fashioned science fight. When the discovery being challenged is one of the most public and intriguing of the last year, it’s bound to be even more interesting. A team …
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Fifty years agothis Sunday (February 7, 1971), the crewof Apollo 14left lunar orbit andheaded for home.They watchedthisEarthrise from their command module Kittyhawk.With Earth’s sunlit crescent …
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Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance successfully performed a crucial rocket motor test for ULA’s next-generation rocket, Vulcan Centaur, in preparation for a debut launch later this …
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A speculative hypothesis tries to uncover the world’s oldest story written across the night sky in the Pleiades constellation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday (Feb. 4) that President Joe Biden will carry on the Artemis program to land humans on the moon in the coming years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first American woman to launch into space who was not a professional astronaut but a working scientist, Millie Hughes-Fulford, has died at the age of 75. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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50 years ago this week, the Apollo 14 crew flew their mission to the Moon. Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell were the third pair of astronauts to walk on the lunar surface. They conducted two moonwalks …
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Maine-based BluShift Aerospace launches of a unique rocket from a Cold War Air Force base. A small company took a major step towards the reality of a ‘Spaceport Maine’ this past weekend. After several …
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Iceberg A-68A, the massive frigid behemoth posing a threat to South Georgia Island, might be breaking into pieces. Satellite images from the European Space Agency showed large cracks forming in the …
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Most of the matter of the universe is of a form unknown to physics. While we don’t know what the identity of the dark matter is, a new insight provided by quantum gravity is helping to drastically …
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In 1972, the Space Race officially ended as NASA sent one last crew of astronauts to the surface of the Moon (Apollo 17). This was the brass ring that both the US and the Soviets were reaching for, …
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Thousands more satellites will soon orbit Earth. We need better rules to prevent space crashes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/satellites-prevent-space-crashes
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Tackling the climate crisis is one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities, and NASA has created a new role to match. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first private Chinese company to reach orbit met with failure Monday (Feb. 1) during its second attempt to go to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Amazon’s founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced Tuesday (Feb. 2) that he is stepping down this year to focus on other initiatives, including his spaceflight company Blue Origin. Διαβάστε …
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A NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send the first American into orbit is the namesake for a resupply craft that will support the astronauts circling Earth today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Legendary Entertainment is set to bring comic-book sci-fi hero Buck Rogers to both the big and small screen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/buck-rogers-reboot-george-clooney
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See photo’s of SpaceX’s Starlink missions to deploy thousands of small internet satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX will launch another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites early tomorrow morning (Feb. 5) on a record-tying mission, and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There’s no doubt that the Moon has water on its surface. Orbiters have spotted deposits of ice persisting in the perpetual shadows of polar craters. And recent research shows that water exists in …
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Fifty years agothis Friday, Apollo 14’s Lunar Module Antares landed on the Moon.Toward the end of the stay astronaut Ed Mitchell snappeda seriesof photos of the lunar surface while looking out a …
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“Babylon 5,’ the galaxy’s greatest science fiction television series, receives a long overdue upgrade to HD and is available on Amazon, iTunes and HBO Max. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The nation’s newest military branch just got a vote of confidence from the Biden administration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-future-biden-white-house
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SpaceX will launch its next batch of Starlink satellites on Thursday (Feb. 4), as part of a potential launch doubleheader that will further expand the company’s satellite-internet fleet. …
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SpaceX launched 60 Starlink internet satellites early Thursday (Feb. 4) in the first of two near back-to-back launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An international team of astronomers has discovered a unique 6-star system where eclipses of all 6 stars can be seen from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Martian landslides might help explain mystery lines seen on the surface of the Red Planet, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-dark-streaks-rsl-landslides
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Mighty planets can be whittled down, leaving behind only their rocky cores, becoming nothing bigger than superearths. While astronomers had long suspected that this could happen, a new study reveals …
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It’s hard to make a black hole in the lab. You have to gather up a bunch of mass, squeeze it until it gravitationally collapses on itself, work, work, work. It’s so hard to do that we’ve never done …
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Astronomers have been able to measure an extremely faint glow of light within galaxy clusters, and that measurement came with a surprise: it traced the amount of invisible dark matter, something that …
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The National Space Society’s Space Settlement 2021 event will stream on Thursday (Feb. 4), with Space.com simulcasting as a media partner. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China is holding a 40-day public vote to help select the name for its Mars rover which is currently closing in on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has put its plan to choose which companies will continue to develop lunar landers for the Artemis program on hold. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For a limited time only you can grab fantastic deals on annual, quarterly or monthly digital magazine subscriptions Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/your-favorite-magazines-2021.html
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Another day, another round of testing (and yes, another explosion). Today, on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, 2021, flight teams at SpaceX’s launch facility near Boca Chica, Texas, conducted a high-altitude test …
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According to new research that appeared in the scientific journal Nature, the larger of Mars’ two moons (Phobos) has an orbit that takes it through a stream of charged particles (ions) that flow from …
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Gravitational wave detectors are limited by fundamental quantum noise – an incessant “hum” that they cannot ever remove. But now physicists have recently improved a technique, called “squeezing”, that …
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Supermassive black holes have a complicated lifecycle. Sometimes they’re “on”, blasting out tremendous amounts of energy, and sometimes they’re “off’, where they sleep like dragons in their caves. By …
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Telescopes have captured meteoroids hitting the Moon and several spacecraft imaged Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 smacking into Jupiter in 1994. But impacts as they happen on another rocky world have never …
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What happens when galaxies collide? Well, if any humans are around in about a billion years, they might find out. That’s when our Milky Way galaxy is scheduled to collide with our neighbour the …
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It will be Virgin Galactic’s third spaceflight overall and the first to lift off from New Mexico’s Spaceport America, the company’s commercial hub. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China added to its space reconnaissance capabilities with the launch of a trio of satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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No-one has visited the Moon since 1972. But with the advent of commercial human spaceflight, the urge to return is resurgent and generating a new space race. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The FAA has granted a launch license for Starship SN9’s high-altitude test flight today (Feb. 2) which is designed to take the shiny silver vehicle about 6 miles into the Texas skies. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX’s Starship SN9 rocket launched on a high-altitude test flight but crashed and exploded during a landing attempt in South Texas Tuesday (Feb. 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s first Mars exploration mission, Tianwen-1, will arrive in orbit at the Red Planet on Feb. 10, and the rover is scheduled to land in May. See photos of the Tianwen-1 mission here! …
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In just nine months (October 31st, 2021), NASA’s long-awaited James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will finally be launched to space. Once operational, this next-generation observatory will use its …
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Galaxy mergers are beautiful sights, but ultimately deadly. In the midst of the collision, the combined galaxy will shine brighter than it ever has before. But that glory comes with a price: all those …
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Meteors can be colorful.While the human eye usually cannot discern many colors, cameras often can.Pictured is a Quadrantids meteor captured by camera over Missouri, USA, early this month that was not …
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SpaceX will launch “the first-ever all-private crewed orbital mission” on a Crew Dragon spacecraft in late 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers have developed a new technique to search for exoplanets – by looking for their crushed up bones in the atmospheres of white dwarfs. And it’s working. Continue reading “White Dwarf …
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The neutrino is a confounding little particle that is believed to have played a major role in the evolution of our Universe. They also possess very little mass, have no charge, and interact with other …
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Venus may not have had Earth-like tectonic plates or volcanism for the last billion years, according to a new study. A deep look at a giant impact crater on Venus suggests the planet hasn’t …
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A new study of data from NASA’s bountiful Cassini mission shows that Titan’s largest methane sea, Kraken Mare, is at least 1,000 feet – 300 meters – deep near its center. That’s plenty of room for a …
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The seven rocky planets orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 have remarkably similar densities, suggesting they likely have similar compositions, too. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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See what’s up in the night sky for February 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The mineral likely formed from dust trapped in the ice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/martian-mineral-in-antarctica.html
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On Monday (Feb. 1) two NASA astronauts will set out for their second spacewalk together to tackle battery and camera upgrades at the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study on the rotation of the universe’s first light could suggest physicists need new rule-breaking subatomic particles Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Quantum entanglement could in theory lead to extremely precise clocks that can hunt for subtle disturbances in space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantum-entanglement-atomic-clock
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SpaceX will launch the Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station on a Crew Dragon capsule no earlier than April 20, according to a statement from NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Experiments with worms and artificial retinas will ship to space Feb. 20 aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Victor and Mike were at it again! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalking-astronauts-upgrade-space-station-battery-upgrade-expedition-64
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Have you ever seen a halo around the Moon? This fairly common sight occurs when high thin clouds containing millions of tiny ice crystals cover much of the sky. Each ice crystal acts like a miniature …
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The low-altitude launch is the world’s first rocket flight from Maine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blushift-aerospace-launches-stardust-biofuel-rocket
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Why is there is a universe at all? The question is a challenging one because it seems perfectly possible that there might have been nothing whatsoever – no Earth, no stars, no galaxies, no universe. …
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Astronomers announced this month that a new deep-field survey called JADES will be carried out with the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s much-anticipated successor. The Webb is due to launch later …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/aliens-suck-black-hole-energy
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The universe may be filled with “mirror” particles — and these otherwise-undetectable particles could be shrinking the densest stars in the universe, turning them into black holes. …
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Crewmembers sacrifice everything they can to save their simulated Martian mission at HI-SEAS Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-1-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-3
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Russia has chosen four new candidates to begin cosmonaut training after an extended one-and-a-half-year selection process. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The small-satellite launch startup bluShift Aerospace will attempt its first Stardust suborbital rocket launch from Maine Sunday (Jan. 31) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rocks from space hit Earth every day. The larger the rock, though, the less often Earth is struck. Many kilograms of space dust pitter to Earth daily.Larger bits appear initially as a bright meteor. …
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According to multiple sources – which includes NASA, the NOAA, the Berkeley Earth research group, and the Met Office Hadley Centre (UK) – global temperatures over the past few years have been some of …
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On Monday, February 1, 2 NASA astronauts will perform the 2nd in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks to finish installing a European science platform and complete long-term battery …
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Stressed out and teased by the weather, the Valoria 1 crew immerses themselves in artistic and imaginative projects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Though most of those terms are inherited from the U.S. Air Force, there are a few exceptions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-announces-rank-system
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Minimoon SO 2020, a rocket booster that has been orbiting Earth for about 60 years, will drift off forever next month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/farewell-minimoon-so-2020
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Celestial sights of the southern sky shine above acloudy planet Earth in this gorgeous night sky view.The scene was captured from an airliner’s flight deck at 38,000 feeton a steady westbound …
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SpaceX has two Starship vehicles, SN9 and SN10, on the test pad at the same time at its South Texas facility, a first for the company. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will conduct a second green run hot fire test with its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket after the first test ended early unexpectedly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Zooniverse brings out the best of the internet – it leverages the skills of average people to perform scientific feats that would be impossible otherwise. One of the tasks that a Zooniverse project …
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With less than two weeks before the country’s first-ever interplanetary mission slips into orbit around Mars, United Arab Emirates scientists can’t wait for the Hope orbiter’s …
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Astronomers have long wondered where high-energy cosmic rays come from within our galaxy. And now, new observations reveal an unlikely candidate: an otherwise mundane giant molecular cloud. Διαβάστε …
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Zircon crystals found in stream sediments in Greenland have revealed how the Earth’s crust rapidly grew during peak mantle activity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/scientists-solve-climate-mystery-holocene-temperature-conundrum
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The Doomsday Clock — a hypothetical clock that measures our nearness to utter annihilation, represented by the midnight hour — maintains last year’s time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Sixteen-year-old Kartik Pinglé and 18-year-old Jasmine Wright helped find four exoplanets circling the sunlike star HD 108236. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is now targeting Monday (Feb. 1) for a highly anticipated test flight that will send its Starship SN9 vehicle about 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) into the South Texas skies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The window of opportunity for “Galaxy Quest 2” is fast passing by; a “Picard”-like nostalgia fest would not honor the original. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“Apollo 11: Quarantine,” which opens in select IMAX theaters Jan. 29, tells the story of what the Apollo 11 astronauts went through in their first 21 days back on Earth. Διαβάστε …
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The OSIRIS-REx team decided to delay the spacecraft’s departure from asteroid Bennu for two months. The departure window opens in March 2021, and the original plan had OSIRIS-REx setting course for …
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One of the fundamental tenets of physics is that two objects, now matter how different their size, exert a force on each other. In most cases the size makes a big difference, with the larger objects …
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Mars is often referred to as “Earth’s Twin” because of the similarities the two planets have. In fact, Mars is ranked as the second most-habitable planet in the Solar System behind Earth. And yet, …
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200 light-years away from Earth, there’s a K-type main-sequence star named TOI (TESS Object of Interest) 178. When Adrian Leleu, an astrophysicist at the Center for Space and Habitability of the …
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On January 21, light from the Moon near first quarter illuminated theforeground in this snowy mountain and night scene.Known as The Lions, the striking pair of mountain peaks are north …
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It was serendipity that had scientists already toying with a demonstration of a new planetary radar system just as Earth lost its most powerful such instrument. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new U.S. coin honoring Christa McAuliffe, NASA’s first “Teacher in Space,” will help continue her educational mission 35 years after she and her six astronaut crewmates were …
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A mysterious “kick” in the early universe may have produced more matter than antimatter. And that imbalance may have also led to the creation of dark matter, researchers now say. Διαβάστε …
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Turns out sungazing is not the only thing NASA’s solar spacecraft do. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-spacecraft-photograph-string-of-planets
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You couldn’t actually physically pack any more into a single episode than what we see in episode 4 of “The Expanse” season 5. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here is a list of all the full moon names, dates and times in 2021, beginning with the “Wolf Moon” in January, to the “Cold Moon” in December. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Big, beautifulspiral galaxy Messier 66lies a mere35 million light-years away.The gorgeous island universe isabout 100 thousand light-years across, similar in size to the Milky Way.This …
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Astronomers have discovered a possible newly-born planet forming within its own “whirlpool” of dust and pebbles, in orbit around a young star 330 light-years from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In November, a new mini-moon began orbiting Earth. NASA later confirmed it’s a lost-and-found 60s-era rocket from the Surveyor 2 moon mission, launched more than 50 years ago. Now the object – SO 2020 …
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Not all black holes are perfectly sleek and simple, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/extreme-black-holes-have-hair
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It was 35 years ago today (Jan. 28) that the most defining accident of NASA happened, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The car-size Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30 of last year, is scheduled to land inside the 28-mile-wide (45 kilometers) Jezero Crater on Feb. 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SiriusXM’s newest satellite, SXM-7, has suffered undisclosed failures during in-orbit testing, the company revealed in an SEC filing on Wednesday (Jan. 27). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 1995, NASA’s Galileo mission dropped a probe into the atmosphere of Jupiter and found it to be far drier than expected. In 2020, NASA’s follow-up mission Juno explained the mystery: it involves …
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The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is heading towards the center of the Solar System, with the goal of capturing the closest images ever taken of our Sun. But during its flight, the spacecraft turned back …
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Early planetary migration in the solar system has been long established, and there are myriad theories that have been put forward to explain where the planets were coming from. Theories such as the …
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A new process highlights an innovative way to get old glass plates online… and turned up a potential extra-galactic discovery over a century old. You never know what new discoveries might be hiding in …
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Few events in the astronomy community were received with more fanfare than the first detection of gravitational waves, which took place on September 14th, 2015. Since then, different events have been …
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Can you picture Jupiter without any observable clouds or haze? It isn’t easy since Jupiter’s latitudinal cloud bands and its Great Red Spot are iconic visual features in our Solar System. Those …
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A lot has been said, penned, and documented about the famous experiment known as “Biosphere 2” (B2). For anyone whose formative years coincided with the early 90s, this name probably sounds familiar. …
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“Resident Alien,” a new, extraterrestrial murder-mystery series on Syfy, uses humor and gritty intrigue to re-invent a classic sci-fi premise and deliver an easy-to-love show. Διαβάστε …
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Sheridan explains how he landed “Firefly’s” Alan Tudyk for the lead role of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle and what fans can expect as the premiere season unfolds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Interstellar war erupts in “Eragon” author Christopher Paolini’s new sci-fi epic, “To Sleep in a Sea Of Stars” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Where did the ingredients for life on Earth come from? A team of astronomers has found a crucial new link: the observation of essential “prebiotic” molecules around a still-forming star. …
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Astrophysicist Joe Pesce is making his return to the Space.com forums after last year’s popular AMAs. This time around, he’ll be on video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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EXO-6 comes roaring into the high-end collectibles market with a stunning new 12-inch Data figure as seen in “Star Trek: First Contact.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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People go to bed later and sleep fewer hours the night before a full moon, and menstrual cycles seem to temporarily synchronize with moon cycles, scientists have found in two new studies. Διαβάστε …
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Two spacewalking astronauts faced down and fixed technical glitches during a busy space lab module upgrade Wednesday (Jan. 27) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2:16 p.m. EST (1916 GMT) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/35281-january-full-moon.html
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This Friday (Jan. 29), “Space Chat” will explore space tragedies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-chat-live-with-spacedotcom.html
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NASA’s six-wheeled Mars rover Perseverancer, which remains on track to touch down on Mars on Feb. 18, has been reproduced by Mattel as a Hot Wheels toy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The TRAPPIST-1 system has long be studied by exoplanet hunters due to its unique quantity of planets that happen to also be Earth sized. In a recent paper, a team of scientists led by Eric Agol at the …
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Planetary nebulae are the most beautiful objects in the night sky. Their gossamer shells of gas are otherworldly and evocative. They captivate the eye, and viewers need no scientific knowledge to get …
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The Sun has a lot of rhythm and goes through different cycles of activity. The most well-known cycle might be the Schwabe cycle, which has an 11-year cadence. But what about cycles with much longer …
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Axions are a hypothetical particle that might explain the existence of dark matter. But it might occasionally interact with normal matter, especially in the cores of stars. A team of physicists have …
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Just how dark is the universe, anyway? It’s a pretty hard thing to measure when we’re sitting this close to the sun. But NASA’s New Horizons probe is so far away that the images it takes of the …
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Novel propulsion systems for CubeSats have been on an innovative tear of late. UT has reported on propulsion systems that use everything from solid iodine to the Earth’s own magnetic field as a way of …
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Budget constraints are a major consideration for every space program throughout the world. Lately, NASA has taken a particularly bold approach, by not only innovating through novel ideas that could do …
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Would it be surprising to find a rocky planet that dates back to the very early Universe? It should be. The early Universe lacked the heavier elements necessary to form rocky planets. But astronomers …
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The northern hemisphere of Mars is beginning to thaw from winter. But for the red planet, that doesn’t mean that birds will sing and flowers will bloom. It means that the carbon dioxide will …
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Axiom Space’s first privately funded trip to the International Space Station will be as notable for who’s not on the crew as for who is. Sorry, Tom Cruise: Your filmed-in-space movie will have to …
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How far do magnetic fields extend up and out of spiral galaxies? For decades astronomers knew only that some spiral galaxies had magnetic fields. However, after NRAO’s Very Large Array (VLA) …
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A close look at the “stellar stream” known as Theia 456 finds it contains contains 468 stars born at the same time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here are some of the space missions to keep an eye out for in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/6-space-missions-2021-artemis-chandrayaa3-jameswebb
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The surface features of brown dwarfs – objects midway in mass between planets and stars – can’t be seen. But researchers have found a way to reveal Jupiter-like stripes and bands in the atmosphere of …
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This final test of NASA’s SLS megarocket was needed to launch the first uncrewed mission in the Artemis program – Artemis 1 – by the end of 2021. Now the program’s schedule is uncertain. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX launched 60 more of its Starlink satellites on January 20, 2021. SpaceX ultimately intends to launch tens of thousands of these satellites, to provide global internet access. Here’s why …
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FAST’s 500-meter (1,640-foot) dish makes it the world’s largest single-dish radio observatory. It’s expected to open to international observers in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The mission team for NASA’s InSight lander called off its attempts to try to dig deeper into Mars with the heat probe known as “the mole.” Meanwhile, the rest of the mission gained an extension to …
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A commercial nanosat called SpaceTy Beihangkongshi-1 – launched November 2020 – has successfully used an iodine thruster to change its orbit around Earth. This new thruster might help clear space junk …
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China’s Chang’e 5 moon mission successfully returned moon rocks to Earth in December 2020 for the first time in 45 years. It’s now headed toward an Earth-sun Lagrange point, with the goal of making …
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A lunar sample collected during Apollo 17, the final mission to the moon, is now on display in President Biden’s Oval Office. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study of the seven Earth-sized exoplanets around TRAPPIST-1 indicate that all 7 planets are extremely similar to each other in makeup, but potentially quite different from Earth. Διαβάστε …
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In the animation in this post, the rhythmic movement of newly discovered planets around the star TOI-178 is represented through a musical harmony, created by attributing a note (in the pentatonic …
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This morning – Wednesday, January 27 – 2 NASA astronauts perform the first in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks, to finish installing a European science platform and complete long-term …
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Earth has had at least 5 major ice ages. Now it appears Mars – the next planet outward from the sun – has undergone anywhere from half a dozen to 20 ice ages in the past several hundred million years. …
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Can you name the top 12 brightest objects in the solar system? How many have you seen without the aid of binoculars or a telescope? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most stars in the universe today are found in massive galaxies called ellipticals, named for their stretched-out-circle shape. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space.com recently talked with Breakthrough Initiatives executive director Pete Worden about a signal coming from the vicinity of Proxima Centauri, and about the search for alien life more generally. …
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The planets around a star called TOI-178 know how to keep a beat — so smoothly, in fact, that scientists were able to discover new alien worlds by deciphering the system’s music. Διαβάστε …
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London-based Titan Comics dives back into “Blade Runner’s” dystopian world with “Blade Runner: 2029,” a sequel to last year’s “Blade Runner: 2019” …
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Here’s that time when a SpaceX rocket came home leaning like the Tower of Pisa. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-leaning-booster-photos
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Boeing is planning to launch its Starliner astronaut taxi on a second test flight on March 25, company officials announced Monday (Jan. 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s former chief Jim Bridenstine just joined a private equity firm that invests in the aerospace and defense sectors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Axiom Space has unveiled the crew of the first entirely-private orbital space mission, Ax-1, to launch on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“Resident Alien,” a new comedic drama starring beloved “Firefly” actor Alan Tudyk, premieres on SYFY this Wednesday (Jan. 27). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Ever ridden a teacup ride at a state fair? If so, you might have a small taste of life in a whirling, twirling sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Newly published observations from space are showing researchers more about the nature of Earth’s lightning storms, including whimsically named phenomena such as “blue jets” and …
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SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype will take to the skies Wednesday (Jan. 27), if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two NASA astronauts will upgrade a crucial International Space Station science module in orbit during a spacewalk today (Jan. 27), and you can watch the whole thing live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This hazy spiral galaxy is one of the largest in the Virgo cluster — a collection of more than 2,000 galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lost-galaxy-nasa-hubble-telescope-image
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NASA’s asteroid-sampling OSIRIS-REx probe will spend a couple of extra months at its target space rock before heading back to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China is looking to make full use of its newly-developed capability to launch from sea platforms with at least three such missions planned for 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Computers are known for their ability to spot patterns. It’s what they are good at, and over the last 50+ years they have continued to improve. But they only know how to spot patterns if they know …
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Rocket fuel is one of the most important components of any maneuverable spacecraft. That is also true for ion thrusters – while they don’t use traditional chemical fuel, they do still need a feed …
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How did this strange-looking galaxy form? Astronomers turn detectives when trying to figure out the cause of unusual jumbles of stars, gas, and dust like NGC 1316.Inspection indicates that NGC 1316 is …
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The South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town is the oldest permanent observatory in the southern hemisphere: it turned 200 in 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s hard to care about bootprints sunk in soil 238,900 miles away as humanity suffers the combined burden of an unforgiving virus and a political unease. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX successfully launched an ambitious rideshare mission as one of its veteran rockets hoisted a record 143 small satellites into space before nailing a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An ongoing investigation of the December collapse of the iconic radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico offers early evidence a manufacturing issue may have contributed to the failure. …
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Dancing is a favorite pastime of many couples. Swinging around a dance floor, using the laws of physics to twirl at just the right moment, and hopefully not step on any toes, is an art unto itself. …
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In the academic literature, review papers are widespread, and can help ground discussion on a specific topic by bringing new researchers up to speed as well as allowing experienced hands to catch up …
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Over the years, Elon Musk has been rather open about how he (and the company he founded) plan to make space more accessible and allow humanity to become an “interplanetary species.” A key element to …
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Fifty years ago, English mathematical physicist and Nobel-prize winner Roger Penrose proposed that energy could be extracted from the space around a rotating black hole. Known as the ergosphere, this …
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Eight bright stars dominate our current winter sky. Depending on how you look at them, you might see a graceful arc, a hexagon or a giant “G.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Data from one of Cassini’s last flybys of Titan probed the depths of Kraken Mare to better understand the moon’s alien chemistry. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX called off the launch of a 143 satellites on a single Falcon 9 rocket due to bad weather at its Florida launch site Saturday (Jan. 23) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity profoundly changed our thinking about fundamental concepts in physics, such as space and time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Earth’s oceans are notoriously unexplored, and stand as a monument to the difficult of exploring underwater. But they aren’t the only unexplored seas in the solar system. Titan’s vast collection …
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Have you ever seen the Southern Cross?This famous four-star icon is best seen from Earth’s Southern Hemisphere.The featured image was taken last month in Chile and captures the Southern Cross …
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Writer Corrina Bechko and artist Alejandro Aragon fill in the gaps between Season 4 and Season 5 of “The Expanse” with Boom! Studios. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After casually stopping by President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday (Jan. 20), Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont set out on a tour of the universe — sort of. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new composite image of Jupiter’s atmosphere shows a hot spot glowing brightly in infrared wavelengths. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hot-spot-in-jupiter-atmosphere
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Who has an even bigger grin than ten years ago? This goofy-looking crater on Mars. Continue reading “The “Happy Face Crater” on Mars Has Been Changing Right Before Our Eyes” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Sunday, January 17th, Virgin Orbit conducted the second launch test of its LauncherOne rocket, which the company will use to deploy small satellites to orbit in the coming years. The mission …
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Audio narration by the author is available above 10 billion years ago, galaxies of the Universe were ablaze with the light of newly forming stars. This epic phase of history is known as “Cosmic Noon” …
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Our universe contains some enormous black holes. The supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy has a mass of 4 million Suns, but it’s rather small as galactic black holes go. Many galactic …
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Spiral galaxies are one of the most commonly known types of galaxy. Most people think of them as large round disks, and know that our Milky Way is counted among their number. What most people don’t …
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Joe Biden was three weeks from taking office as a freshman U.S. senator when the moon rock that is now on display in the White House was collected by astronauts on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε …
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Dawn Aerospace has received approval to fly a suborbital space plane from a conventional airport in New Zealand. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Starship SN9 vehicle performed its fifth-ever static fire Friday morning (Jan. 22), gearing up for a high-altitude test flight in the coming days. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It is one of the more massive galaxies known.A mere 46 million light-years distant, spiral galaxy NGC 2841can be found in the northern constellation ofUrsa Major.This sharp view of the gorgeousisland …
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SpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch a stack of small satellites into space on Sunday (Jan. 24). Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Particles called axions may be the reason the ‘Magnificent 7’ cluster of neutron stars emits extreme X-rays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-star-axion-particles.html
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In the near future, humanity stands a good chance of expanding its presence beyond Earth. This includes establishing infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), on the surface of (and in orbit around) …
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Like Earth, Mars has experienced periods of extreme glaciation or ice sheet coverage, which are known as ice ages. As these ice ages come and go, glaciers expand and contract along the planet’s …
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A white dwarf isn’t your typical kind of star. While main sequence stars such as our Sun fuse nuclear material in their cores to keep themselves from collapsing under their own weight, white dwarfs …
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While most of us are now more fastidious about keeping our homes and workplaces clean, on board the International Space Station, cleanliness is imperative. Of high importance is anti-bacterial …
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Some of the most stunningly powerful objects in the sky aren’t necessarily the prettiest to look at. But their secrets can allow humanity to glimpse some of the more intricate details of the universe …
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Massive stars in our Milky Way Galaxy live spectacular lives. Collapsing from vast cosmic clouds, their nuclear furnacesignite and create heavy elements in their cores.After a few million years, …
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The developers of the popular “Kerbal Space Program” from Private Division and Intercept Games revealed the true nature of their astronauts (Kerbals) in a recent YouTube video. Διαβάστε …
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Elon Musk is putting a big chunk of change into the fight against climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-carbon-capture-prize
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The Out Astronaut Contest is now accepting submissions until Jan. 31. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/out-astronaut-project-possum-applications
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How do stars form? We know they form from massive structures called molecular clouds, which themselves form from the Interstellar Medium (ISM). But how and why do certain types of stars form? Why, in …
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Space-based internet service is poised to revolutionize the internet and bring high-speed connectivity to countless communities worldwide. Programs like SpaceX’s Starlink paint a picture of a bright …
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It’s looking more and more like the future of space exploration could involve drones in a big way. We’ve already seen it here on Earth, where all kinds of flying drones are used by all kinds of people …
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Stars snacking on their companions outside the Milky Way have been precisely mapped and measured for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch a stack of small satellites into space on Saturday (Jan. 23). Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Student-led teams aren’t the only ones testing out novel electric propulsion techniques recently. Back in November, a company called Exotrail successfully tested a completely new kind of electric …
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Messier objects are some of the most imaged objects in the universe. In part that’s because many of them are so visibly appealing. A good example of that is the Whirlpool galaxy, M51, which recently …
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Likely the most well-known result of the Earth’s magnetic field are the Aurora Borealis and Australis (Northern and Southern Lights). When chargers particles from the solar wind run into the Earth’s …
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What’s better than two gigantic galaxies swirling into one another until they collide? How about three galaxies swirling into one another until they collide – and they all have supermassive black …
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An expanse of cosmic dust, stars and nebulae alongthe plane of our Milky Way galaxy form a beautiful ring inthis projected all-sky view.The creative panorama covers the entiregalaxy visiblefrom planet …
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The mission team for NASA’s InSight lander called off its attempts to try to dig deeper into Mars with the heat probe known as “the mole.” Meanwhile, the rest of the mission gained an extension to …
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One of the three large steel platforms that supported the launch of NASA’s Apollo and space shuttle missions is being demolished — due to a lack of space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The launch of the Tiantong 1-03 communications satellite on Tuesday (Jan. 19) marked the start of a very busy year in space for China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Like its parent nation, NASA needs to prioritize bridging divides, the agency’s outgoing chief said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Looking closely at eclipse images, stargazers can spot a newfound Kreutz sungrazer comet that zoomed by the Sun during Chile and Argentina’s solar eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and Europe’s Gaia spacecraft suggest that a brush with another galaxy caused the strange, potato chip-like “warp” in our Milky Way galaxy. …
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The car-size Perseverance rover, the core of NASA’s $2.7 billion Mars 2020 mission, will land Feb. 18, kicking off a new era of Red Planet exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After NASA’s chief Jim Bridenstine’s resigned yesterday (Jan. 20), President Joe Biden’s administration has appointed Steve Jurczyk to serve as acting administrator. Διαβάστε …
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Astronomers may have captured the first good look at giant flares from the strongest magnets in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/magnetar-eruptions-sculptor-galaxy
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Water may have recently flowed within meteorites, suggesting the asteroids they broke off from may bear ice, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The uncrewed test flight will launch in March. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-software-approved-oft-2-test-flight
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Look up tonight (Jan. 21) to see Uranus and Mars nestled together in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-mars-moon-conjunction-january-2021
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SpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch a stack of small satellites into space on Friday (Jan. 22). Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The mission team for NASA’s InSight lander called off its attempts to try to dig deeper into Mars with the heat probe known as “the mole.” Meanwhile, the rest of the mission gained an extension to …
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A new paper proposes building a ‘megasatellite’ of human habitats around the dwarf planet Ceres. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/megasatellite-colony-ceres-oneill-cylinder
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A new space policy highlights the fundamental role of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in securing the United States’ safety and economic growth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched on a record 8th flight to send a new fleet of the company’s Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Wednesday (Jan.20) and then nailed a landing at sea. …
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A new set of postage stamps will shine light on a NASA mission exploring our nearest star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/usps-sun-science-nasa-sdo-stamps
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In the vein of “go big or go home,” the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has launched a stunning new website to showcase information about — and match the scale of — its Extremely Large Telescope …
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Discovering exoplanets is a difficult job. Given the challenges, it’s amazing that we’ve found any at all. But astronomers are clever, so there are currently more than 4,300 confirmed exoplanets. They …
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Interstellardust clouds andglowing nebulaeabound in the fertileconstellation of Orion.One of thebrightest, M78,is centered in this colorful,wide field view,covering an area north ofOrion’s …
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You can put yourself on the scene virtually for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday (Jan. 20), thanks to the space-photo app Spelfie. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This week, NASA revealed that 2020 tied with 2016 as the hottest year on record. So what does this mean for the future of our planet and life on Earth? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, who landed on the moon over 51 years ago, received his first COVID-19 vaccine yesterday (Jan. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A two-stage Electron booster lifted off from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand launch site today (Jan. 20) at 2:26 a.m. EST (0726 GMT), carrying a single microsatellite to orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Humanity is barreling toward a “ghastly future” of mass extinctions, health crises and constant climate-induced disruptions to society. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Martian “mole” will stop its valiant attempts to dig on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-mole-heat-probe-stops-digging-nasa-insight
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Staying afloat in space can be deceptively hard. Just ask the characters from Gravity, or any number of the hundreds of small satellites that fall into the atmosphere in a given year. Any object …
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Do magnetic fields always flow along spiral arms? Our face-on view of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) allows a spectacularly clear view of the spiral wave pattern in a disk-shaped galaxy. When observed …
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SpaceX launched 60 more of its Starlink satellites early Wednesday. SpaceX ultimately intends to launch tens of thousands of these satellites into low-Earth orbit. The goal is global internet access. …
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Hot on the heels of successfully snagging hunks of space rock in October, the scientists behind NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission are contemplating sending the spacecraft to study the asteroid Apophis. …
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft kicked off the new year with another close approach to the sun on Sunday (Jan. 17) as the sun’s activity picks up from a lull when the probe launched. …
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The core stage of NASA’s giant Space Launch System moon rocket is in good shape despite its early shutdown during a crucial test this past weekend, agency officials said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Have you ever seen the videos of people taking daily selfies of themselves over the course of years or even decades? Now the sun has started it’s own series of pictures – with 366 complete pictures …
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The first launch of 2021 of SpaceX’s controversial Starlink satellites is set for early Wednesday. SpaceX ultimately intends to launch tens of thousands of these satellites into low-Earth orbit. The …
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Data from the now-destroyed Arecibo radio telescope has revealed a bizarre new type of hybrid venomous spider star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venemous-spider-hybrid-stars-discovered
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SpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Tuesday (Jan. 19) to expand the company’s growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε …
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Plus grab a print subscription today and get 3 issues for only $3 Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/your-favorite-magazines-space-science-deal-discount.html
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The haze shrouding Pluto might be made up of ice crystals possessing cyanide hearts, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pluto-blue-haze-organic-compounds
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In December of 2020, the world got a bit of a pre-holiday surprise when it was announced that astronomers at the Parkes radio telescope in Australia had detected a “tantalizing” signal coming from …
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Why does a cloudy moon sometimes appear colorful?The effect, called a lunar corona, is created by the quantum mechanical diffraction of light around individual, similarly-sized water droplets in an …
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SpaceX intends to launch tens of thousands of Starlink satellites, with lifespans of around 5 years, into low-Earth orbit. The goal is global internet access. Astronomers are concerned. Here’s how to …
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An “Old Faithful”-like event in space may shed light on the nature of stars nearby supermassive black holes embedded in galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket reached orbit today (Jan. 17) on its second test flight — and also successfully deployed 10 satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A citizen scientist group has created the most complete map to date of brown dwarfs neighboring our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Three years ago, two neutron stars collided in a cataclysmic crash, the first such merger ever observed directly. Naturally, scientists kept their eye on it — and now, something strange is happening. …
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Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, who landed on the moon over 51 years ago, received his first COVID-19 vaccine yesterday (Jan. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Bumblebee gravity could explain dark energy — if it’s proven true. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bumblebee-gravity-could-explain-dark-energy.html
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Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-clusters-winter-skywatching
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The small-satellite launch company Rocket Lab called off its first launch of 2021 from New Zealand Saturday (Jan. 16) due to some strange sensor readings ahead of liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Surprisingly, the fate of a star is easy to predict. All you need to know is how big it is. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-do-stars-die
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SpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Tuesday (Jan. 19) to expand the company’s growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε …
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Many consider the various rovers we’ve sent to Mars as the next best thing to sending a geologist to the Red Planet. Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity have carried all the necessary equipment similar …
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It’s almost time. Soon the James Webb Space Telescope will be on its way to the Sun/Earth L2 Lagrange point and will begin its at least 5-year science mission. Really, it’s going to happen. Despite …
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If human beings intend to become an interplanetary species (or interstellar, for that matter), then we are going to need new propulsion methods that combine a significant level of thrust with …
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Today, at close to 04:30 PM local time (CST), NASA achieved a major milestone with the development of the Space Launch System (SLS) – the heavy launch system they will use to send astronauts back to …
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What powers this unusual nebula?CTB-1 is the expanding gas shell that was left when a massive star toward the constellation of Cassiopeia exploded about 10,000 years ago.The star likely detonated when …
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SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype needs some maintenance work before it can take to the skies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-engine-swap
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Space shuttles fly to the moon and astronauts take up arms in the new trailer for the second season of “For All Mankind.” The series returns to streaming on Apple TV+ on Feb. 19. Διαβάστε …
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Vaonis, a French startup that raised eyebrows in 2018 with its sci-fi robot-looking Stellina smart telescope, has revealed its latest newbie-friendly astrophotography invention. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Marvel Comics relaunches the “Alien” comic book franchise in 2021 with this terrifying tale of a Weyland-Yutani mercenary battling a new breed of xenomorph creature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA will attempt to fire the engines on its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket for the first time today and you can watch the fiery action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The jets emanating fromCentaurus A are over a million light years long.These jets of streamingplasma,expelled by a giant black hole in the center of this spiral galaxy, light up this composite image …
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The year 2020 has tied the record for the hottest year on record, a new NASA study shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-confirms-2020-hottest-year-on-record
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The acclaimed graphic designer and comics creator explores extreme typographic territory in this wild first contact tale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rian-hughes-debut-sci-fi-novel-xx
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Former NASA astronaut William “Bill” Thornton, who used his own inventions to measure and combat the ill-effects of microgravity while on board two space shuttle missions, has died at the …
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SpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Monday (Jan. 18) to expand the company’s growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε …
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This fantastic skyscapelies near the edgeof NGC 2174 a star formingregion about 6,400 light-years away in the nebula-rich constellationof Orion.It follows mountainous clouds of gas and dust carved …
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NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This shadowy landscapeof majestic mountains and icy plainsstretches toward the horizon on a small, distant world.It was captured from a range of about 18,000 kilometers whenNew Horizonslooked back …
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The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris may very well make history with their choice to lead the 62-year-old U.S. space agency. Διαβάστε …
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NASA is ready to give missions at Mars and Jupiter a little more time to continue their investigations, although there’s no guarantee they will finish out their extended missions. Διαβάστε …
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The documentary will be released exclusively in IMAX theaters beginning Jan. 29 in select locations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-11-quarantine-documentary-imax
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NASA’s Curiosity rover marked 3,000 Martian days, or “sols,” on the Red Planet Tuesday (Jan. 12), a mere five weeks before NASA’s Perseverance rover is scheduled to touch down. …
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Remember the Hubble Deep Field? And its successor the Hubble Ultra Deep Field? We sure do here at Universe Today. How could we forget them? Well, just as the Hubble Space Telescope has successors, so …
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Gravitational-wave astronomy is still in its infancy. LIGO and other observatories have opened a new window on the universe, but their gravitational view of the cosmos is limited. To widen our view, …
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Since the 1960s and 70s, scientists have come to view Mars as something of a “dead planet.” As the first close-up images from orbit and the surface came in, previous speculation about canals, water, …
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It’s always a sad day when a mission comes to an end. And it’s even sadder when the mission never really got going in the first place. That’s where we’re at with NASA’s InSight lander. The entire …
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The collapse of the iconic radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico last month has left astronomers with a host of questions about what went wrong and what comes next. Διαβάστε …
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The CIA just turned over 2,700 pages of UFO-related material to The Black Vault, a free repository of UFO records online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cia-declassified-ufo-archives.html
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In 2021, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration will be 50% higher than preindustrial levels, despite reduced emissions during the pandemic and a natural cooling event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle just aced another suborbital test flight, keeping it on track to start launching people in the relatively near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Less than two weeks after “Star Trek Discovery” wrapped up its third season in January, the new season of “Endlings” — another space series featuring a “Star Trek” …
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“It was as if somebody had just created a telescope that was a time machine.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/binary-star-eclipses-shine-tess-archival-data
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The Brunswick, Maine-based space startup bluShift Aerospace will launch its first Stardust suborbital rocket prototype on Friday (Jan. 15), and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε …
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Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are usually rivals on the final frontier, but they both have a role to play in MethaneSAT, a privately backed satellite mission aimed at monitoring methane …
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Like salsa verde on your favorite burrito, a greenauroraslathers up the sky in this 2017 June 25 snapshot from theInternational Space Station.About 400 kilometers (250 miles) above Earth,the orbiting …
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Blue Origin will launch its New Shepard rocket and upgraded space capsule from West Texas on Thursday (Jan. 14) at 10:45 a.m. EST (1545 GMT). Watch it live Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth from the International Space Station Wednesday (Jan. 13), splashing down off the coast of Florida for the first time ever. Διαβάστε …
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As our Sun moves along its orbit in the Milky Way, it is gravitationally tugged by nearby stars, nebulae, and other masses. Our galaxy is not a uniform distribution of mass, and our Sun experiences …
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A new study suggests that Solar Cycle 25 may be more powerful than previously predicted. It’s the big question in solar astronomy for 2021 and the new decade. Will Solar Cycle 25 wow observers, or be …
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Astronauts and cosmonauts in space have reported spatial disorientation problems, where they find it hard to get a sense of direction, or distinguish between what might be considered “up” or “down.” …
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In 2012, the Gateway Foundation was founded with the purpose of building the world’s first rotating space station in orbit – known as The Gateway. This is no easy task and must be preceded by …
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SpaceX’s CRS-21 Cargo Dragon undocked from the International Space Station’s Harmony module on January 12, 2021, succeeding in the world’s first-ever autonomous undocking and testing of several new …
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The first comet to be found in 2021 – labeled C/2021 A1 (Leonard) – might become the brightest comet of this year! Charts and more info here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers have a new measurement for the distance of quasar J0313-1806, making it the new record-holder for the most distant quasar known. We’re seeing it just 670 million years after the Big Bang, …
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The landing of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover next month will make serious waves, some of which may help scientists better understand the Red Planet’s structure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA plans to test-fire the four main engines of its first SLS heavy-lift booster on Saturday (Jan. 16) at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The International Space Station will soon be augmented with six new arrays to power its continued and expanded use. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-new-solar-arrays
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Scientists have found the most distant quasar yet known — and it’s home to a seriously supermassive black hole. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Virgin Orbit’s Launch Demo 2 mission will lift off Sunday (Jan. 17), if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-first-space-launch-jan-17-2021
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SpaceX has been selected to launch MethaneSAT’s newest methane-tracking satellite in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/methanesat-picks-spacex-methane-satellite-launch-2022
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What if the world were constantly bombarded with space-rock smashups, big enough and frequent enough to shape the course of entire cultures? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists were able to measure the orbit of exoplanet GOT ‘EM-1b, a gas giant nearly 1,300 light-years from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new generation of the first watch worn on the moon carries on its iconic Apollo-era look while introducing the highest level of precision available from a modern Swiss-made chronograph. Διαβάστε …
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The veteran “Star Wars” author takes a deep dive into the first season production process of Disney+'s “The Mandalorian” in a beautiful new coffee table gift book Διαβάστε …
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“Mannequin Skywalker” will fly to space Thursday (Jan. 14) as part of a big test for Blue Origin’s budding human spaceflight program — and you can watch the event live. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX’s newest Starship prototype blazed to life three times today (Jan. 13), apparently keeping the vehicle on track for a high-altitude test flight in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What are these two giant arches across the sky?Perhaps the more familiar one, on the left, is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy.This grand disk of stars and nebulas here appears to encircle …
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Some of the most tantalizing targets in space exploration are frozen ice worlds. Take Jupiter’s moon Europa for instance. Its warm salty subsurface ocean is buried under a moon-wide sheet of ice. …
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The Juno mission to Jupiter has been extended to September 2025 – or however long the spacecraft can keep operating around Jupiter. While Juno has so far focused its attention on the giant planet …
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New work agrees with older research suggesting the oldest light in the universe – from the most distant galaxy yet known – started its journey toward us 13.77 billion years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers just confirmed the existence of KOI-5Ab, which was first flagged as a potential planet by NASA’s pioneering Kepler space telescope way back in 2009. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rocket Lab’s first launch of 2021 will take place this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In this exclusive clip from “The Expanse” season 5, episode 7, Naomi tries to sever her son’s misguided loyalty to the Free Navy and his mad terrorist father. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship made its first-ever autonomous undocking from the International Space Station Tuesday (Jan. 12) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A rocky exoplanet known as TOI-561b was found circling one of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy. The exoplanet is about 50% larger than Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers may be getting closer to discovering as-yet hidden cosmic secrets, such as the nature of dark matter and the presence of widespread distortions in space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Delays, many related to COVID, have pushed the first flight of the Dream Chaser space plane to 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sierra-nevada-dream-chaser-delayed-coronavirus
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About 21,000 light-years from Earth, far-off in the Milky Way galaxy, astronomers have spotted the fastest-spinning (and possibly the youngest) magnetar ever seen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The new moon of January will occur at 12 a.m. EST (0400 GMT) on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
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The Sun, as it turns out, is a pretty big deal. The thermonuclear behemoth at the center of the solar system makes up well over 99% of all the mass in the solar system. Despite being the most …
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Brown dwarfs are the weird not-planets but not-stars in the universe, and astronomers have wondered for decades if their atmospheres are striped like Jupiter’s, or splotchy like the sun’s. A team of …
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The night sky is filled with stories.Cultures throughout history have projected some of their most enduring legends onto the stars above.Generations of people see these stellar constellations, hear …
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Say hello to NGC 6946, otherwise known as the Fireworks Galaxy. This little galaxy is the most prolific producer of supernovae in the known universe, popping off those incredible explosions roughly …
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SpaceX is getting closer and closer to realizing the design for its Starship and Super Heavy launch system. Once complete, it will be the world’s first fully-reusable launch system and will facilitate …
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Astronomers have obtained one of the best images yet of a brown dwarf, an object in a mass range midway between stars and planets. This brown dwarf – called HD 33632 Ab – lies 86 light-years from our …
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A new “transforming” rover in development at NASA will be able to explore rough terrain unlike any rover before it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We love watching all the pretty colours of sunsets and sunrises. But why does this happen, when most of the time the sky is just blue? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is making the most of online opportunities during its 237th meeting, which will fully take place virtually this week due to the coronavirus pandemic. Διαβάστε …
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Poor weather on Earth forced a SpaceX supply ship to wave off the opportunity to make the company’s first autonomous undocking from the International Space Station on Monday (Jan. 11). Διαβάστε …
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Just a month after returning asteroid samples to Earth, Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe is officially on the move toward another space rock. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Kerbonauts will need to wait a year longer to fly their newest missions in “Kerbal Space Program 2,” which is now set to launch in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Avasarala faces opposition, Naomi confronts her son and Drummer deals with her grief in episode 5 of the “The Expanse” season 3. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Special relativity is one of the most strongly validated theories humanity has ever devised. It is central to everything from space travel and GPS to our electrical power grid. Central to relativity …
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On Jan. 10, 1946, the U.S. army bounced radar signals off of Earth’s moon for the first time ever. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A polar vortex disruption may cause snowy, cold weather in about two weeks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/polar-vortex-disruption-snowy-weather
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Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form a tight triangle in the sky this Sunday during a rare ‘triple conjunction’ event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Like a teetering top, Mars refuses to rotate on a straight axis. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-chandler-wobble
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In the center of nearby star-forming region lies a huge cluster containing some of the largest, hottest, and most massive stars known.These stars, known collectively asstar cluster R136,part of the …
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If humans plan to go to live and work beyond Earth someday, they will need technologies that allow for sustainable living in alien environments. This is especially true of Mars, which is extremely …
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To commemorate their greatest accomplishment to date with the Starship, SpaceX has released a recap video of the SN8 high-altitude flight. This was the 12.5 km hop test that took place on December …
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“Space Sweepers,” a South Korean science fiction film about space junk salvage crews, launches on Netflix on Feb. 5. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A range of “Star Wars” stories from a galaxy far, far away landed recently in the epic building game, Minecraft— including some with Baby Yoda. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Amos Burton backstory is enthralling and leaves you wanting more. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-2-recap
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has reignited a debate about whether alien life can explain an object that visited the solar system in 2017 in a scathing new book. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Like Earth’s moon,Saturn’s largest moon Titanis locked in synchronous rotation.This mosaicof images recorded by the Cassini spacecraft in May of 2012shows its anti-Saturn side, the …
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Red dwarf stars are the most common kind of star in our neighbourhood, and probably in the Milky Way. Because of that, many of the Earth-like and potentially life-supporting exoplanets we’ve detected …
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This is an image of some of the islands that make up the nation of Cape Verde. While most in that group of ten islands are flat, some are very tall: Fogo, Santa Antão, and São Nicolau. Those three …
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See a whole year of sun images, an image a day for 2020, taken by ESA’s Proba-2 satellite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/sun-in-2020-movie-images
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Scientists have taken a fresh look at the observable (expanding) universe and have estimated that it is 13.77 billion years old (plus or minus 40 million years). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Satellites are helping to reduce deforestation across Africa. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-decreasing-deforestation-africa
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Photos from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope show the Stingray nebula fading at an unprecedented rate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stingray-nebula-fading-fast-hubble-photos
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How will future astronauts get back home to Earth from Mars? According to a new study, they could make rocket fuel from the methane that’s already on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists have uncovered new details about the mysterious origin of seismic activity on the sun during solar flares. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A spectacular gathering of bright planets will be the chief celestial attraction in the evening sky this weekend as Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury appear to crowd into tight quarters. Διαβάστε …
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Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 is truly a majesticisland universe some 200,000light-years across.Located a mere 60 million light-years away toward the chemicalconstellationFornax,NGC 1365 is adominant …
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SpaceX kicked off what is expected to be another launch-packed year by delivering a Turkish communications satellite to orbit tonight (Jan. 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The oldest light in the universe is that of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). This light was formed when the dense matter at the beginning of the universe finally cooled enough to become …
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Welcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that Earth hasn’t been …
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Solar Cycle 25 is here, and that means – in the years ahead – more solar flares and more coronal mass ejections, or CMEs. People sometimes use the words interchangeably, but they’re not the same …
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Mars’ Valles Marineris is nearly 10 times as long as the Grand Canyon and three times as deep, but nobody knows how it formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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According to a recent report, there have been no signs of supersymmetry, and the theory is looking a little shaky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study shows that due to pollution already released, Earth will eventually blow past Paris goals. But that doesn’t mean all is lost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA says it’s ready to proceed with the next stage of testing the megarocket that will send the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the moon in November. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Looking for your first telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed plans to develop reusable rocket-launch technology this decade, according to a report by SpaceNews. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Liftoff of Turksat 5A is set for Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-turksat-5a-launch-webcast
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It could mean a “negative” leap second. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-spinning-faster-negative-leap-second.html
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Whatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Tianhe module will lift off atop a Long March 5B rocket a few months from now, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists are equipping four-legged, animal-mimicking robots with artificial intelligence (AI) and an array of sensing equipment to help the bots autonomously navigate the Red Planet. Διαβάστε …
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Elon Musk just became the world’s richest person, nudging fellow space tycoon Jeff Bezos from the top spot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-richest-person-world
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The whole third season of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access feels like a different team wrote each episode and weren’t allowed to talk to each other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for youngsters, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Along a narrow pathcrossing southern South America through Chileand Argentina, the final New Moon of 2020moved in front of the Sun on December 14 in the year’s onlytotal solar eclipse.Within …
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The madness that swept over Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 6) drew widespread condemnation, including from some folks who have seen Earth from a perspective-enhancing remove. Διαβάστε …
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For years, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has talked about what he will do once his company’s super heavy-lift launch system is finally ready to go! While tidbits of information were shared between 2011 and …
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Our galaxy hosts supernovae explosions a few times every century, and yet it’s been hundreds of years since the last observable one. New research explains why: it’s a combination of dust, distance, …
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SN9’s engines burned briefly today (Jan. 6) during a static-fire test at SpaceX’s South Texas facilities, near the Gulf Coast village of Boca Chica. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Multiple people saw a strange blue light whiz over Oahu, Hawaii. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-ufo-over-hawaii
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A Cygnus cargo ship left the International Space Station Wednesday (Jan. 5) on a new mission to test 5G tech and spark fires in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What a proposed wooden satellite could (and could not) accomplish. A strange satellite proposal made at the end of 2020 by a Japanese company had many space pundits scratching their heads into 2021. …
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Virgin Orbit is targeting Sunday (Jan. 10) for Launch Demo 2, its second attempt to send its LauncherOne rocket to Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Our recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html
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A new study from Northwestern University shows that solar flares – space weather – might not always be as dangerous for life on exoplanets as typically thought. In fact, it might even help astronomers …
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New research proposes that the first black holes came from clumps of gravitinos, exotic, hypothetical particles that managed to survive the first chaotic years of the Big Bang. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Yutu 2 rover just turned two years old, and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has kept a sharp eye on its movements during its mission on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Why are these sand dunes on Mars striped? No one is sure. The featured image shows striped dunes in Kunowsky Crater on Mars, photographed recently with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter’s HiRISE Camera. …
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Asteroid 2001 FO32 will be sweeping past Earth at such a fast pace that, when it’s closest, observers using telescopes might be able to detect its motion – its drift in front of the stars – in real …
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Check out this image of asteroid 1998 KY26 from the Subaru Telescope. It’s not exactly beautiful, but it’s not intended to be. The compelling thing about this image isn’t its attractiveness, it’s the …
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A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft will depart the International Space Station on Wednesday (Jan. 6), and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The massive galaxy cluster Abell 2261 should have a supermassive black hole in its center. But it doesn’t. Astronomers have looked everywhere – even between the couch cushions. What’s going on? …
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Since time immemorial, philosophers and scholars have contemplated the beginning of time and even tried to determine when all things began. It’s only been in the age of modern astronomy that we’ve …
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China’s Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter and rover are speeding toward the Red Planet and preparing to arrive on Feb. 10, according to the China National Space Administration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Check out these vintage vehicle concepts designed specifically for “The High Republic” crossover event, launching in January. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Chang’e-5 lunar lander retrieved about 1.7 kilograms (3.81 pounds) of samples from the Moon, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The Chang’e-5 sample return capsule …
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When NASA’s Voyager spacecraft visited Saturn’s moon Enceladus, they found a body with young, reflective, icy surface features. Some parts of the surface were older and marked with craters, but the …
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Space.com caught up with NASA Planetary Defense Officer Lindley Johnson to discuss recent events and what’s on the planetary-defense agenda in the coming year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Five “Star Wars” authors share thoughts on this dream team of elite writers delivering new Jedi tales for “The High Republic” books and comics coming in 2021. Διαβάστε …
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Researchers have been busily building a prototype of a 33-pound (15 kg) lunar mini-robot, set to be the key instrument in a future mission aimed at capturing high-definition images of moon pits. …
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Congress wants a report investigating the December collapse of the iconic radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory by late February. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Claudia Gray and Eric Zawadzki bring Superman’s home planet to life in an explosive new YA trilogy set on the legendary world Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What is the Small Magellanic Cloud?It has turned out to be a galaxy. People who have wondered about this little fuzzy patch in the southern sky included Portuguese navigatorFerdinand Magellan and his …
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SpaceX wants to bring Super Heavy, the giant first stage of the two-stage Starship system, down directly on the launch stand shortly after liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Within our galaxy, there are thousands of stars that orbit the center of the Milky Way at high velocities. On occasion, some of them pick up so much speed that they break free of our galaxy and become …
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You could be the next crew member on the International Space Station with the VR app “Space Explorers: The ISS Experience.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The White House has laid out a plan for overhauling the federal government’s planetary-protection rules, which work to prevent contamination between Earth and other potentially habitable worlds. …
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You probably learned this at school. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-color-sun
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A team of physicists recently used a string-theory technique to reveal that we’re on the cusp of detecting phase transitions in the early universe through their gravitational wave signature. …
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It’s easy enough to say what a star is: one of those bright pointy things that twinkle in the night sky. But the actual definition of a star is as rich and colorful as the stars themselves. …
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A massive jet launched from our galaxy’s supermassive black hole may have destroyed any red giant stars that wandered into its path, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What if there is more than one cosmological agent for dark energy? This mixture would have strange effects in our universe, making it potentially detectable with upcoming surveys. Διαβάστε …
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If you’re feeling lonely, take solace in remembering that there are countless tiny living things floating tens of thousands of feet above your head. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Measuring the expansion of the universe is hard. For one thing, because the universe is expanding, the scale of your distance measurements affects the scale of the expansion. And since light from …
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If you look up in the southern sky you can see the “pointer” stars, pointing towards the Southern Cross. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Can we harness natural and human-made carbon traps to help us slow climate change? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-carbon-removal-slow-climate-change.html
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In 2019, US President Donald Trump declared “space is the new war-fighting domain”. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/war-in-space-would-be-a-catastrophe
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NASA’s new data sonification project turns the universe’s most extreme phenomena into sounds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-data-sonification-supernova-dark-matter
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Charles “Chuck” Yeager, who has died aged 97, epitomised the movie test pilot of the 1940s and 1950s. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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All of the other aurora watchers had gone home.By 3:30 am in Iceland, on a quiet September night, much of that night’s auroras had died down.Suddenly, unexpectedly, a new burst of particles …
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In October of 2018, the Trump administration announced the creation of the U.S. Space Force (USSF), previously known as the U.S. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). The decision was formalized on …
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The supermassive black hole hiding in the center of our galaxy is much closer to Earth, about 2,000 light-years closer, than scientists thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If there are other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way, they are probably much closer than we are to the galactic center, and fairly young. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the mid 19th century, one of the first photographic technologies usedto record the lunar surface was thewet-plate collodionprocess, notably employed by British astronomerWarren De la Rue.To capture …
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In a dark sky, you might see 25 meteors per hour at the Quadrantid’s peak. But moonlight is sure to mar this year’s production. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A fireball hurtled across the sky on December 5th – the sample return capsule from the Hayabusa2 asteroid mission by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). The capsule landed in Woomera, a remote …
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The Quadrantid meteor shower of 2021 peaks overnight on Jan. 2 and 3, but the bright moon will spoil the view. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quadrantid-meteor-shower-2021-peaking-now
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The 2021 Quadrantid meteor shower will peak overnight on Jan. 2-3, and the moon will be favorable to see the faint display of “shooting stars.” Here’s our guide. Διαβάστε …
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Experts say we need to improve our patchy knowledge of subsea permafrost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/subsea-permafrost-greenhouse-gas
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The big galaxy at the core of the cluster Abell 2261 should harbor a supermassive black hole that weighs as much as 3 billion to 100 billion suns. But astronomers can’t find it. Διαβάστε …
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See what’s up in the night sky for January 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronauts in space found a way to ring in 2021 on New Year’s Eve in their own way: a ball drop in zero gravity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Giuseppe Piazzi discovered the asteroid Ceres – now considered a dwarf planet – on January 1, 1801. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jan-1-1801-discovery-of-ceres
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The South Celestial Poleis easy to spot in star trail images of the southern sky.The extension of Earth’s axis of rotation to the south, it’sat the center of all the southern star trail …
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This past summer, NASA’s Perseverance rover launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. On February 18th, 2021, it will arrive on Mars and join in the search for evidence for past (and maybe even present) …
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Episode 12 of “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3 has as many brilliant, original ideas as it does ones pinched from other property. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Syfy’s new sci-fi series stars Alan Tudyk as a creature from another world stuck on Earth and posing as a hometown doctor who gets embroiled in a local murder mystery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We check the best online retailers for discounts on a daily basis to find you the perfect offer on Vixen products — finding your next binoculars or telescope has never been easier Διαβάστε …
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Inspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In many ways, Mars is the planet that is most similar to the Earth. The red world has polar ice caps, a nearly 24-hour rotation period (about 24 hours and 37 minutes), mountains, plains, dust storms, …
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From Mars to asteroids, robots, humans and much more, we’ll see space exploration continue to expand across the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There’s a giant asteroid somewhere out there in the solar system, and it hurled a big rock at Earth that left behind meteorites unlike any scientists had ever seen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here, we take a look at some of the most spectacular black hole findings of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-black-hole-discoveries-2020.html
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A photographer filmed the “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn as the heavenly bodies passed by Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Familiar starsof a northern winter’s night shine in this nightskyview, taken near Zhangye, Gansu, China and theborder with Inner Mongolia.During the early hours of December 17 Orion is near …
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In 1999, technicians from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and Stanford University developed the specifications for CubeSat technology. In no time at all, academic institutions …
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Navigating and mapping rivers has long been a central component in human exploration. Whether it was Powell exploring the Colorado’s canyons or Pizarro using the Amazon to try to find El Dorado, …
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The Mars Ice Mapper is a proposed Mars satellite being developed by NASA in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. Its job is to create detailed geographic maps of water ice across the surface …
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Storms on Neptune seem to follow a pattern of forming, strengthening and then dissipating over the course of about two Earth years. But a Neptunian storm spotted in the planet’s atmosphere over two …
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All you need to know about major meteor showers in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide
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This year saw a new age of sample-retrieval missions, protests against a telescope, an incredible visit from a dazzling comet and the ‘‘great conjunction’’ of Saturn and …
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You wouldn’t know it by looking at it, but the moon is a time capsule. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-as-galactic-time-capsule
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From the best places to find them to what they might breathe, here are the newest clues we discovered about alien life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-clues-in-2020
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When it comes to the moon, everyone wants the same things. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lunar-gold-rush-could-create-conflict-on-earth
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The field of exoplanet photography is just getting underway, with astronomers around the world striving to capture clear images of the more than 4000 exoplanets discovered to date. Some of these …
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It’s an exciting time for space exploration! All around the world, national space agencies are sending missions to deep-space and preparing to send astronauts to orbit and the Moon. At the same time, …
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Arianespace launched a new reconnaissance satellite for the French military on Tuesday (Dec. 29), marking the launch provider’s final mission of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The truth is, astronomy remains as real, human and relevant as ever, though the reason why might surprise you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-astronomy-is-important-today
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Astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe unusual weather on the planet Neptune, not observed until now. They saw a large, dark storm on Neptune unexpectedly changing direction, thereby …
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Check out the craziest rocket failures of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-launch-failures-of-2020
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If intelligent aliens visit the Earth, it would be one of the most profound events in human history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomer-aliens-ufo-sightings-not-persuasive
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What happened to all the lithium? The question has stumped astronomers for decades. While cosmologists have successfully predicted the abundance of the other light elements from the Big Bang, lithium …
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We are extremely interested in the possibility of water on Mars, because where there’s water, there’s the potential for life. But a new study throws a bit of a wet blanket (pun intended) on that …
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Dark matter is an extremely good theory. It’s supported by a wealth of observational and computational data, which is why it’s part of the standard model of cosmology. But dark matter hasn’t been …
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The full moon of December, called the Full Cold Moon, will arrive on Dec. 29 and there are plenty of planets to see with it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/42673-december-full-moon.html
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Arianespace will launch a Russian-built Soyuz rocket carrying the CSO-2 Earth observation satellite for the French space agency CNES today, Dec. 28, and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s quest to put boots back on the moon will likely get less urgent after President-elect Joe Biden takes office next month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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While 2020 was a difficult year around the world with the challenges that have come with the coronavirus pandemic, space continued to reach new heights. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX launched two crewed missions to the space station and sent a prototype of its Starship Mars vehicle high into the Texas skies this year, among other milestones. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Other worlds aren’t the only difficult terrain personnel will have to traverse in humanity’s exploration of the solar system. There are some parts of our own planet that are inhospitable and hard to …
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From afar, the whole thing looks like an Eagle. A closer look at the Eagle Nebula,however, shows thebrightregion is actually a window into the center of a larger dark shell of dust. Through this …
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The joint U.S.-European Solar Orbiter spacecraft had an appointment with Venus this morning, the first in a series of planetary flybys to hone the probe’s orbit on its journey to the sun. …
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What color is the universe? More precisely, if theentire sky were smeared out,what color would the final mix be? This whimsical question came up when trying to determinewhat stars are commonplace in …
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A study of oppositely charged magnetic field bands, moving in the sun’s northern and southern hemispheres, suggests the coming sunspot cycle – Cycle 25 – will be a particularly strong one. This result …
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On December 5th, 2020, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Hayabusa 2 mission sent a sample capsule home containing debris from the near-Earth asteroid (NEA) 162173 Ryugu. This was the …
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Whether you’re looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meade-deals-telescopes-binoculars
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A very rare astronomical phenomenon has been in the headlines a lot recently, and for good reason. It will be hundreds of years until we can see Jupiter and Saturn this close to one another again. …
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Whether you’re looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins harvested fresh radishes grown in space, opening new doors for producing food in microgravity to sustain future longer-term missions to the moon and Mars. Διαβάστε …
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Private company SpaceX launched SN8, a prototype of its Starship spacecraft, designed to go to the Moon and Mars, on December 10. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Capella Space’s first fully operational satellite has snapped some breathtaking images of Earth during its first few months in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Clouds of glowing hydrogen gas fill this colorful skyscape in the faintbut fanciful constellationMonoceros,the Unicorn.A star forming regioncatalogedas NGC 2264, the complex jumble ofcosmic gas and …
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Tour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-computerized-telescope-deal
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The very best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
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December is the month of the winter solstice, which a large part of the world associates with such celebrations as Nativity festivals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronauts on the International Space Station are sending Christmas tidings to the people of Earth with a message of hope in a year challenged by a global pandemic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Welcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that Earth has been …
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Minute vibrating strings found in string theory are not the only ones that are of interest to physicists. The Standard Model of particle physics provides for a theory regarding a different type of …
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Orion always seems to come up sideways onnorthern winter evenings.Those familiar stars of the constellation of the Hunterare caught above the trees in this colorful night skyscape.Not a star at all …
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Strap yourselves in as the crew of the Rocinante return for a fantastic fifth season of The Expanse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-1-recap
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In episode 11 of Star Trek: Discovery season 3, we actually discover how the Burn happened we’re willing to wager no one saw this coming. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX dropped an early Christmas present to space fans everywhere this week with an epic recap of its first high-altitude Starship test launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Eclipses, meteor showers, occultations and more in store for the next year of astronomy 2021. Ready for another exciting year of skywatching? 2020 produced several memorable astronomical events, …
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NORAD and AGI are tracking Santa’s flyby of the International Space Station, which comes just in time for Christmas during the station’s 20th anniversary year of crewed missions. Διαβάστε …
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A Christmas Eve photograph showed humans their home world from a whole new perspective. This is the photo that’s said to have launched the environmental movement. It’s “Earthrise,” the iconic photo …
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A new spin on the Nutcracker Suite, featuring the moons of Saturn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/saturn-moon-ballet-nutcracker-suite-video
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The moon has many more craters than we thought, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-moon-craters-discovered
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Earthlings weren’t the only ones who watched the planets align. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-photo-nasa-lro-spacecraft
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Big, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 1055 is a dominant member ofa small galaxy groupa mere 60 million light-years away towardthe aquatically intimidating constellation Cetus.Seen edge-on, the island …
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Astronomers used radio waves to study conditions in the vicinity of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to our sun. The results suggest Proxima’s 2 known planets are likely bathed in intense radiation …
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Astronomers with Breakthrough Listen have detected a mysterious radio signal coming from the direction of the nearest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri. But is it really an alien signal or something …
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The International Space Station is now sporting a shiny new piece of hardware. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nanoracks-bishop-airlock-installed-space-station
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China has recovered the lunar samples collected by the daring Chang’e 5 mission and now work is underway to get the materials to the laboratory for science — and for sharing. Διαβάστε …
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We’ll apparently see one more big private spaceflight milestone before 2020 is done. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/santa-claus-faa-license-international-space-station-mission
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The ultra-powerful James Webb Space Telescope will launch soon. Once it’s deployed, and in position at the Earth-Sun Lagrange Point 2, it’ll begin work. One of its jobs is to examine the atmospheres …
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There’s a powerful scene in the movie “Contact” (one of my favs) where lead character Ellie Arroway is sitting among an array of telescopes and hears the first alien signal – an ominous pulse – …
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In the days after Disney Plus wrapped up the second season of “The Mandalorian,” Lego is offering some special Force-themed activities for the holidays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A dark storm on Neptune abruptly switched directions and started moving away from almost certain death, puzzling astronomers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The design of the first U.S. coin to honor a teacher has been formally unveiled, showing the first educator to launch towards space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Commander Musilova reflects on what was key for the Sensoria M3 crew to complete their analog mission on the moon successfully, while facing a number of challenges at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε …
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Sometimes in astronomy the acronym for a project fits it particularly well. That would absolutely be the case for the Giant Radio Array for Neutrino Detection, who hopes to scale up to a size of …
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It was time for their close-up.Last week Jupiter and Saturn passed a tenth of a degree from each other in what is known a Great Conjunction.Although the two planets pass each other on the sky every 20 …
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NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recently announced that a Canadian astronaut will fly as part of the crew of Artemis II. This mission, scheduled for 2023, will see an Orion space capsule …
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China successfully launched the first Long March 8 rocket late Monday (Dec. 21), kicking off a line of boosters that will eventually be reusable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The moons of Uranus could be sloshing with oceans hiding just below the surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-moons-hiding-secret-oceans
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Saturn and Jupiter shared a rare “great conjunction” on Dec. 21 that thrilled skywatchers around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As we continue to search for dark matter particles, one thing is very clear: they cannot be any of the elementary particles we’ve discovered so far. The particles would need to have mass, but interact …
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A generation after a NASA spacecraft’s probe found an unexpectedly hot and dense atmosphere at Jupiter, a newer agency mission may have some answers to the puzzle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has announced a three-year agreement with Google to host data from astronomy observations in the cloud. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This October, I left the comfortable embrace of Earth’s gravity, taking to the skies aboard a “zero-gravity flight.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The eROSITA X-ray telescope just revealed two strange bubbles of X-ray energy, sitting smack-dab inside the Fermi Bubbles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/erosita-x-ray-bubbles
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Made In Space just built its first ceramic part in orbit, 3D printing a single-piece turbine part onboard the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The 2019 Ursid meteor shower will peak the night of Dec. 21-22, with expected rates of about five to 10 meteors per hour. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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With satellite imagery, you can watch the solstice like an astronaut. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/winter-solstice-2020-satellite-view-from-space
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“Spaceslingers” is a game that you will adore if you enjoy solving physics puzzles, and curse if orbital trajectories are not your forte. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There is one more meteor shower to consider before we close the book on 2020: the December Ursid meteor shower, which usually occurs during the overnight hours of Dec. 21-22. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In less than four years, NASA will be sending the “first woman and next man” to the Moon as part of the Artemis III mission. This will be the first time that astronauts have landed on the lunar …
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Astronomers hunting for radio signals from alien civilizations have reportedly detected an “intriguing signal” from the direction of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star system to the sun. …
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NASA has shared some helpful tips for how to photograph the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This year, the planets will appear closer to each other than they have in centuries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/winter-solstice-great-conjunction-2020-saturn-jupiter
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An epic nighttime skydive saw Red Bull Air Force’s Amy Chmelecki and teammates don pyrotechnics to highlight – literally – the importance of astronomy and dark skies in a rural region of Texas. …
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Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky today (Dec. 21) in an event astronomers call the “great conjunction,” and you can watch it online with a host of webcasts. Διαβάστε …
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Jupiter and Saturn will shine together in a winter solstice “Great Conjunction” of 2020 in what many are likening to an early “Christmas Star” tonight (Dec. 21) and you can …
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Google treated internet searchers around the world to a pair of animated doodles celebrating the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn and the solstice on Dec. 21. Διαβάστε …
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The Solar Orbiter spacecraft will tackle an important milestone as its operators and scientists on Earth mark the holiday season. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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President Trump’s February budget request included a surprise for planetary scientists: a new mission dubbed Mars Ice Mapper, the details of which are still beginning to surface. Διαβάστε …
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Astronomers have peered out into the vast expanse and spotted what they think is the farthest (and oldest) galaxy ever observed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The successful detection of gravitational waves has been a game-changer for astronomy. And now the new frontier is in space, with satellite-based detection systems currently in development that will …
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Galaxies are supposed to build up a very slowly, taking billions of years to acquire their vast bulk. But a newfound galaxy, appearing in the universe when it was only 1.8 billion years old, tells a …
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Does the Sun always rise in the same direction? No. As the months change, the direction toward the rising Sun changes, too. The featured image shows the direction of sunrise every month during 2019 as …
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Welcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that the reason for …
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Invisible Glow Finding planets out in the Universe is pretty hard. I say this despite the fact that two planets in Earth’s skies are aligning tomorrow to form one of the brightest objects seen in …
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The second season finale of “The Mandalorian” on Disney Plus will result in just about every different reaction possible. Here’s our recap of the stunning episode. Διαβάστε …
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Did the creator of the universe leave a hidden message in the cosmos for intelligent life? If so, scientists have yet to find it. But at least one is still trying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky and for a brief moment, they will appear to shine together as one body. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The formation of the solar system is a challenging puzzle for modern astronomy and a terrific tale of extreme forces operating over immense timescales. Let’s dig in. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-earth-had-thick-toxic-atmosphere-like-venus
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A severe climate change event on Venus may have transformed an Earth-like climate to the current uninhabitable-to-humans state. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Where can I see the Great Conjunction? Near where the Sun just set.Directionally, this close passing of Jupiter and Saturn will be toward the southwest. Since the planetary pair, the Sun, and the …
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In October of 2024, NASA will send astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. After establishing orbit with their Orion spacecraft, a team of two astronauts (“the first woman and …
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Funding is an extremely important aspect of any large-scale science project. The whims of financial controllers can greatly expand or completely sink the efforts of hundred or thousands of other …
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SpaceX launched a clandestine U.S. spy satellite into space for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Thursday (Dec. 17), marking its 26th rocket of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Jeremy Bulloch, the actor who originally portrayed bounty hunter Boba Fett in the first “Star Wars” trilogy (1977-1983), died Thursday (Dec. 17) at age 75. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“Green run” tests on NASA’s SLS megarocket are moving forward again after problems with ground equipment earlier this month pushed the testing behind. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astra is moving full-speed ahead after its first successful launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-success-ready-for-satellite-spaceflight
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We are now closing in on the long-awaited night of Dec. 21, when Jupiter and Saturn will engage in their “great conjunction.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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How close will Jupiter and Saturn be at theirGreat Conjunction?Consider this beautiful triple conjunction of Moon, Jupiter andSaturn captured through clouds in the wintry twilight.The telephoto …
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Col. Michael Hopkins, who has served for 27 years in the Air Force, voluntarily transferred to the Space Force while aboard the International Space Station on Dec. 18, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In what’s likely to be one of the last space policy initiatives of his administration, President Donald Trump has issued a directive that lays out a roadmap for nuclear power applications beyond …
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If you thought the U.S. Space Force sounded pretty sci-fi before, well, the ante has been upped. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-space-force-personnel-guardians
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The director of the new comet-impact Hollywood film “Greenland” says he tried to become his “own afficionado” in researching the science of small bodies in space. Διαβάστε …
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Commander Musilova describes the traditions the Sensoria M3 created on the moon and brought with them from Earth for the crew to bond during their simulated lunar mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. …
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One of the best things about astronomy is that it’s a never-ending supply of awesome visuals. Almost every new mission or telescope provides new ways to see the universe, and when those are translated …
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We are once again indebted to Kevin M. Gill, a science data visualization artist with a flair for the cosmos, for this beautiful rendering! The image first popped up on Kevin’s Twitter feed last week …
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Lately there has been a flood of interest in gravitational waves. After the first official detection at LIGO / Virgo in 2015, data has been coming in showing how common these once theoretical …
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Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky on Dec. 21 in an event astronomers call the “great conjunction” marking the planets’ closest encounter in nearly 400 years. Διαβάστε …
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Blue Origin’s future New Glenn rocket will join NASA’s fleet of commercial launch vehicles for flights in the mid-2020s, the agency and company have announced. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Reid Wiseman has been named Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-names-reid-wiseman-chief-astronaut
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Measuring time is about counting steps. Whether it’s the drip-drip of a water clock, the tic-toc of a mechanical clock, or the oscillating crystal of a quartz watch. Any accurate timepiece is built …
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Following the collapse of the historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, China has opened the biggest radio telescope in the world up to international scientists. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A popular theory of galaxy formation suggests that small galaxies merged to form larger ones. But galaxy C1-23152 – 12 billion light-years from Earth – apparently formed itself from gas in the early …
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The Chang’e 5 return capsule carrying lunar samples is headed for a Beijing laboratory for opening, with a research team eagerly awaiting their chance to start studying the fresh moon specimens. …
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Scientists have discovered the longest intergalactic filament in the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/longest-intergalactic-filament-discovery
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When the shadow of the Moon raced across planet Earth’ssouthern hemisphere on December 14,sky watchers along the shadow’s darkcentral pathwere treated to the only total solar eclipse of …
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A guest star role with an alien entity from “The Original Series” is confirmed in the Star Trek: Discovery season 3 episode Terra Firma, Part 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Dec.7th, 2020, World War II flying ace and legendary test pilot General Chuck Yeager passed away while in hospital in Los Angeles. He was 97 years of age and is survived by his second wife, …
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India successfully launched a communications satellite into orbit Thursday (Dec. 17) to provide service across the country’s mainland and some island regions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Satellites in orbit have captured stunning views of the powerful Nor’easter that dropped snow on a wide swath of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 16-17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If a threatening comet was bearing down on Earth with no hope of deflection, what would happen next? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/greenland-comet-impact-film-review
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Even with all we’ve learned about our own Solar System, especially in the last couple of decades, researchers still face many unanswered questions. One of those questions regards the so-called Planet …
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SpaceX called off the planned launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified spy satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office due to high pressure in the second-stage booster. Διαβάστε …
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As final touches are being put on Boeing’s next Starliner spacecraft to launch, the company has revealed a new Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission patch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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I watched the contentious 2020 presidential election unfold from 71 million miles (114 million kilometers) away on the surface of Mars and it was … different. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists may have detected radio emissions from a planet orbiting a star beyond our sun for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-radio-emissions-tentative-detection
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Nuclear power will be a big part of the United States’ space exploration efforts going forward, a new policy document affirms. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new study from researchers at Rutgers University suggests that the best place to look for evidence of life on Mars is deep underground, where geothermal heat melted subsurface ice. Διαβάστε …
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Taken over the course of an hour shortly after local midnight on December 13,35 exposures were used to create this postcard from Earth.The composited night scene spans dark skies above the snowy …
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SpaceX is set to launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office on Thursday, Dec. 17, during a three-hour launch window that opens at 9 a.m. EST (1400 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Canada plans to send two astronauts on moon-bound missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/canadian-astronauts-artemis-moon-missions
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Amazon Prime Video’s “The Expanse” returns with a supercharged new season five and a chilling villain that will leave you breathless. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Need a quick recap of the events of Season 4 of “The Expanse”? We’ve got you covered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-four-recap-amazon-prime-video
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A Chinese probe has delivered the first samples to be collected from the Moon in more than 40 years, and its mission isn’t done yet. The Chang’e-5 sample return capsule floated down to the snowy …
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China’s Chang’e 5 moon sample-return capsule landed in Inner Mongolia on Wednesday (Dec. 16), returning lunar rocks for the first time since 1976. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Russia has launched a new anti-satellite missile test, its latest push to weaponize space, U.S. Space Command officials said Wednesday (Dec. 16). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Gravitational-wave astronomy is still in its youth. Because of this, the gravitational waves we can observe come from powerful cataclysmic events. Black holes consuming each other in a violent chirp …
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Radishes are a very divisive food – most people either love them or hate them. However, they are very easy to grow, and have now been grown in one of the most inhospitable environments of all – the …
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Before the historic “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, the planets will have a close encounter with the crescent moon on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 16-17). Διαβάστε …
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Time is running out for NASA to send the Space Launch System aloft for an uncrewed moon-roundtrip mission by November 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX shared amazing footage of its Starship rocket as it belly-flopped through the atmosphere and exploded upon touchdown. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astra’s 38-foot-tall (12 meters) Rocket 3.2 soared into the final frontier on its test flight today (Dec. 15), which launched from Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Learn more about Drummer’s Faction and fleshing out Camina’s character before the explosive new season strikes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first-ever all-sky X-ray map of our galaxy, provided by the ESA’s eROSITA spacecraft, reveals two massive bubbles. These bubbles extend for up to 50,000 lightyears above and below the Milky Way, …
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A monster lurks at the heart of many galaxies – even our own Milky Way. This monster possesses the mass of millions or billions of Suns. Immense gravity shrouds it within a dark cocoon of space and …
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In the past twenty years, one of the biggest developments to take place in the realm of space exploration has been the growth of the commercial space industry (aka. NewSpace). As a result of growing …
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Distances in the solar system are vast, and it typically takes millions of years for small bodies to migrate from one orbit to another. But researchers recently discovered a “super highway”, where …
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The Mandalorian is forced to reveal his face in a mission to locate his little green friend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-7-recap
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A hypothetical particle known as the ultralight boson could be responsible for our universe’s dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-particle-dark-matter-candidate
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Ghostly circles of radio emission, hanging out in space like cosmic smoke-rings, can’t be explained by current theories. And astronomers are excited to figure them out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Skywatchers in southern South America were treated to a total solar eclipse on Monday (Dec. 14), and a weather satellite captured stunning views of the event from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Mining is traditionally thought of as an activity that utilizes picks and shovels, or in more modern times, huge machines that can tear apart entire mountainsides in minutes. Industrial might isn’t …
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An Electron booster lifted off from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand launch site today (Dec. 15), carrying a synthetic aperture radar satellite for the Japanese Earth-imaging company Synspective. …
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The Sensoria M3 crew is doing their best to deal with the physiological challenges they are facing during their simulated moon mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have selected a trio of astronauts to fly to space as part of SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Dec. 15, 1612, the Andromeda galaxy was seen through a telescope for the first time. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Japanese scientists have gotten their first look inside the capsule container of the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, and even the first glance is promising. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most Unidentified Flying Objects aren’t actually unidentified. Here’s a list of phenomena, either natural or human-made, that people often mistake for UFOs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s happening.Saturn and Jupiter are moving closer and will soon appear in almost exactly the same direction. Coincidentally, on the night of the December solstice – the longest night of …
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Russia’s new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket launched on tis second test flight from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia on Dec. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China has successfully launched a pair of satellites into space to learn more about gravitational waves, or echoes in space-time from huge mergers or cosmic events. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The smash sci-fi series “The Expanse” rockets back onto Amazon Prime Video Wednesday (Dec. 16). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-amazon-prime-video-premiere
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At a fundamental level, Mars is a volcanic planet. Its surface is home to the Solar System’s largest extinct volcano, Olympus Mons, and another trio of well-known volcanoes at Tharsis Montes. And …
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A bad computer connection foiled Virgin Galactic’s attempt to reach space over the weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-launch-abort-cause
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China’s Chang’e 5 lander touched down on the moon and collected the first lunar samples in nearly 50 years, but now the lights have gone out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The only total solar eclipse of 2020 dazzled spectators in South America, and some lucked out even as overcast skies threatened to put a damper on an incredible celestial event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The solar system’s two massive gas giant planets pair up at dusk on December 21st, with a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. A once-in-a-lifetime view is about to grace the dusk sky worldwide, …
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The Hubble Space Telescope stars on a new U.S. coin in celebration of the orbiting observatory’s 30 years as a symbol of ingenuity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Dec. 14, 2020, a total solar eclipse crossed over South America, and Twitter users celebrated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-twitter-photos-videos
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China’s Chang’e 5 orbiter is heading home on the final leg of its mission to collect fresh lunar samples from the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In South America, the moon has slipped in front of a sliver of the sun’s edge, marking the beginning of what will be the only total solar eclipse of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two members of the Artemis Team are expected to become the first American man and woman to return to the moon since 1972. The first Artemis mission – an uncrewed test mission known as Artemis 1 – is …
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This year’s only total solar eclipse will cross South America on Monday, and you can watch the spectacle unfold online thanks to a host of webcasts — no special glasses needed. Διαβάστε …
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Planet Nine may not be such an oddball after all, if it does indeed exist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-nine-analog-gas-giant-exoplanet
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The Gaia space observatory just released its most detailed map of the universe yet, including the trajectories of hundreds of millions of stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As Einstein originally predicted with his General Theory of Relativity, gravity alters the curvature of spacetime. As a consequence, the passage of light changes as it encounters a gravitational …
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The Geminid meteor shower of 2020 peaks overnight tonight on Dec. 13 and 14 and you can watch it live online. Here’s how. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX launched a veteran Falcon 9 rockets on its seventh trip to space Sunday (Dec. 13) to carry a massive radio satellite into orbit for Sirius XM and then return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers with the Slooh online observatory will host a free webcast of the annual Geminid meteor shower on Wednesday (Dec. 13) at 5:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT). Watch it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The only total solar eclipse of 2020 is coming up this Monday (Dec. 14) and here’s how you can follow along with its phases. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronauts endure radiation, weightlessness, isolation and a number of other physical and mental stresses of spaceflight. So what do these hazards actually do to their bodies? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists recently released the most striking and detailed image of a sunspot we’ve ever seen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/most-detailed-sunspot-photo-inoye-solar-telescope
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Where do Geminid meteors come from? In terms of location on the sky, as the featured image composite beautifully demonstrates, the sand-sized bits of rock that create the streaks of the Geminids …
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Virgin Galactic lit up SpaceShipTwo’s rocket motor for the first time in the skies over New Mexico today, but only for an instant before the engine shut down and the plane glided back to a safe …
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Scientists in Germany have created a new family tree of our Milky Way galaxy, showing how it has grown over billions of years from chaotic mergers with smaller galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The world we see around us is built around quarks. They form the nuclei of the atoms and molecules that comprise us and our world. While there are six types of quarks, regular matter contains only …
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Virgin Galactic’s first SpaceShipTwo test launch from its Spaceport America home experienced an apparent launch abort shortly after engine ignition Saturday (Dec. 12). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Monday (Dec. 14), a total solar eclipse will sweep across South America’s cone, from Chile to Argentina. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The new Israeli Beresheet 2 moon spacecraft is go for a 2024 landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/israel-announces-beresheet-2-moon-mission-2024
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The moon and sun have conspired to keep Rocket Lab on the ground for an extra day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-delays-rocket-lab-launch
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During this northern summer Saturn and Jupiter were both near opposition,opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky.Their paired retrogrademotion, seen about every 20 years, is followedfrom 19 June …
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Georgiou attempts to change the history of past events in an effort to save Mirror Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery’s” season 3 episode 9: Terra Firma, part 1. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rome was the world’s first mega-empire. At its height it stretched from Western Europe to the Middle East, and over 50 million souls lived within its borders. Some historians think that number …
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The Geminid meteor shower, which will likely be the very best meteor display of the year, is just around the corner, predicted to peak late on Sunday night (Dec. 13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It would only seem appropriate that the final eclipse in this eccentric year of 2020 will be visible only from Patagonia — nicknamed “the end of the world.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The House of Mouse just laid out “Star Wars” and “Alien” plans that will utterly dominate sci-fi on streaming video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX called off the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a new Sirius XM satellite on Friday (Dec. 11), halting the flight at the last minute for extra system checks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new space game that uses realistic physics launched Tuesday (Nov. 17) on Steam. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceslingers-game-released-steam
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National Geographic has announced an ambitious new show that will chronicle NASA’s attempt to send the next man and first woman to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Got clear skies? Then be sure to bundle up: the Geminid meteors—one of the best, sure-fire annual meteor showers—peaks this weekend… and near a New Moon, to boot. Continue reading “Why 2020 is a Great …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch on its seventh flight Friday (Dec. 11) to deliver the Sirius XM-7 communications satellite into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Heartbreaking news. After 57 years as a world-class resource for astronomy, the iconic Arecibo telescope is to be decommissioned, or withdrawn from service, the NSF announced today. The dish-type …
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Jupiter and Saturn will have their closest encounter in almost 400 years on the solstice (Dec. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-explained
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Staff weapons on standby, adjustments made for planetary shift, chevron 7 encoded, open the iris… Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stargate-sg1-now-on-netflix
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Just two weeks after the sun produced its first medium-size flare of the new solar cycle, scientists offered an update on what the newest sun-studying spacecraft has been up to. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Many bright nebulae and star clusters in planet Earth’s skyare associated with the name ofastronomer Charles Messierfrom his famous 18th century catalog.His name is also given to these two large …
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Artemis I is the first in a series of NASA missions that will enable human exploration on the moon again, and ultimately Mars, scheduled to launch in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A Delta IV Heavy launched the heavy NROL-44 spacecraft for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office today (Dec. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/delta-iv-heavy-nrol-44-launch.html
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The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. This guide tells you the best times and places to see these shooting stars (no equipment necessary). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base in Florida have been formally re-designated for the U.S. Space Force, though in name only. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Back in September, astronomers using the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System 1 (Pan-STARRS1) noticed an object in a distant orbit around Earth. Initially, the object (designed 2020 …
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General relativity is a profoundly complex mathematical theory, but its description of black holes is amazingly simple. A stable black hole can be described by just three properties: its mass, its …
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President Donald Trump released a new national space policy Wednesday (Dec. 9), laying out the fundamental principles of, and chief priorities for, the United States’ space activities going …
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A new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Thursday (Dec. 10) on the mightiest rocket built by the United Launch Alliance: the massive Delta IV Heavy. Watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The theme park titan’s Space Mountain joins a long list of attraction-based Hollywood film projects fueling up on the development launch pad. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Commander Musilova reports about how the start of the Sensoria M3 mission feels like Groundhog Day and the emotional whiplash she gets after leading several lunar analog missions back to back. …
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On Monday (Dec. 14) parts of South America will be briefly plunged into darkness by a total solar eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-preview
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Boeing and NASA are targeting March 29 for the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test 2, Starliner’s second attempt to meet up with the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This video, merging more than 2 decades of footage from SOHO cameras, captures thousands of sunspots, flares, and coronal mass ejections breaking out from the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s easy to get lost following the intricate looping filaments inthis detailed image ofsupernova remnant Simeis 147.Also cataloged as Sharpless 2-240 it goes by the popular nickname,the …
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At long last, SpaceX has conducted the first high-altitude test flight with its prototype Starship vehicle! During the launch, the eighth iteration of their spacecraft (SN8) flew to an altitude of …
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The planets in our solar system are broadly divided into two groups: small, rocky worlds like Earth, and large gas giants. Before the discovery of exoplanets, it was thought that our solar system was …
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Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for kids, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Starship prototype flew smoothly for 6 minutes and 42 seconds before missing its landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-test-launch-landing-explosion
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For as long as NASA has been aiming for a 2024 moon landing, it has touted that this time, unlike during the Apollo program, a woman will step on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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There is an argument to be made about playing sports in space. Differences in gravity, atmospheres, and even “weather” can make for some interesting variation of well known sports. And if there’s one …
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The 3rd data release from the Gaia mission will provide astronomers with a “treasure trove” of information they didn’t have before. As they analyze Gaia’s data in the years ahead, we’re sure to learn …
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Commander Musilova reports about how the Selene II crew finished their mission successfully with a combination of lava tube exploration and donating body hair to make plant fertilizer. Διαβάστε …
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Virgin Orbit announced that its LauncherOne rocket will soon perform in its second demonstration flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/launcher-one-second-demonstration-launch-date
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NASA powered up the core stage of its new Space Launch System on Saturday (Dec. 5), kicking off the penultimate “green run” test of its next-generation megarocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Vice President Mike Pence will visit Kennedy Space Center today (Dec. 9) for the eighth meeting of the National Space Council, and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As Chang’e 5 continues to make headlines for its exploits on and around the moon, China continues to launch rockets back on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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From Earth’s perspective, Jupiter and Saturn will appear a moon’s distance apart on Dec. 21. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-close-on-winter-solstice
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NASA has selected a group of astronauts to prepare for and possibly fly to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Coronal mass ejections – CMEs for short – are powerful eruptions near the surface of the sun that can ripple through our solar system and can interrupt satellites and power grids on Earth. Διαβάστε …
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For decades, robotic missions have been exploring Mars to learn more about the planet’s geological and environmental history. Next year, the Perseverance rover will join in the hunt and be the first …
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SpaceX’s first attempt to launch a Starship prototype on a high-altitude test flight ended with a last-second abort in Texas on Tuesday (Dec. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For more than a billion years, Earth covered itself in new continents. New research shows that those continents were quickly swallowed up again but their deaths fertilized life on the surface. …
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NASA released its science definition report for Artemis 3 to prioritize its work for the first crewed lunar surface mission, set for 2024 Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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he man who first broke the speed of sound died Monday (Dec. 7) at age 97 The man who first broke the speed of sound died Monday (Dec. 7) at age 97. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: javascript:void(0)
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Astronomers know that 3200 Phaethon is the source of the Geminid meteor shower – but what is 3200 Phaethon? Somewhere between a comet and an asteroid, its curious nature keeps astronomers puzzling. …
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Japanese scientists are thrilled to finally have asteroid samples arrive Monday (Dec. 7) after a long flight from Australia — and a much longer journey through the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A space shuttle solid rocket booster has been delivered to a Southern California museum to become the centerpiece of a new memorial to NASA’s fallen astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of China’s Chang’e 5 lander on the moon just hours after its historic landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Don’t miss the coming great conjunction.In just under two weeks, the two largest planets in our Solar System will angularly pass so close together in Earth’s sky that the Moon would easily be …
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Chuck Yeager, the U.S. Air Force Pilot who became the first person to break the sound barrier, passed away today (Dec. 7) at the age of 97. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Author’s note: This article was written in collaboration with Vincent Kofman, a co-author of the paper it discusses and Post Doctoral Researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Amino acids are …
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Welcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that the reason for …
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A massive iceberg named A-68A is on a long journey through the seas near Antarctica. Though largely empty, those waters do host some islands, most notably South Georgia Island. In recent weeks …
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SpaceX aims to launch an epic test flight of its latest Starship prototype on Tuesday (Dec. 8), and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Place a cushion or crash mat on the floor because your jaw is going to drop like a lead weight in this season 2, episode 5 of “The Mandalorian.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s a fabric first for China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-flag-on-moon-chang-e-5-lunar-landing
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The Magellanic Clouds are two of our closest neighbours, in galactic terms. The pair of irregular dwarf galaxies were drawn into the Milky Way’s orbit in the distant past, and we’ve been looking up at …
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A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station today (Dec. 7) to deliver vital supplies for NASA and try something brand-new: park itself without the help of astronauts. …
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A new image from the world’s largest solar observatory shows a spectacular, high resolution view of a gigantic sunspot. The sunpspot measures about 16,000 km (10,000 miles) across, large enough that …
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In a year full of terrible new sorrows and burdens, the collapse of Arecibo Observatory’s iconic radio telescope feels like a particularly brutal loss to Puerto Ricans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If teensy black holes could be produced inside the world’s largest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider, that would be a boon for physics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What’s that below those strange clouds?Presidents.If you look closely, you may recognize the heads of four former US Presidents carved into famous Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, USA. More …
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The Stingray Nebula is the youngest known planetary nebula. For half a century astronomers have witnessed its formation, and now they’ve noticed something strange: it’s fading away. Continue reading …
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In 2013, the European Space Agency (ESA) deployed the Gaia mission to space, a next-generation observatory that will spend the next five years gathering data on the positions, distances, and proper …
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Fast-moving gas from a young star – located in a star-forming region 400 light-years away – is giving astronomers insight into how planets form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Prior to Comet 2019 LD2, discovered last year, astronomers had never witnessed a comet in the process of orbiting from being between Jupiter and Neptune to orbiting inside Jupiter’s orbit. Now … …
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Two Chinese spacecraft have successfully carried out a docking in lunar orbit to bring home the first samples from the moon in over 40 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX launched its 100th successful Falcon 9 rocket flight to send an upgraded Dragon cargo ship into space for NASA Sunday (Dec. 6). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If Mars is a potential home for alien life, can we land safely anywhere on the surface without introducing contamination of Earth-born bacteria? A new study has some good news and some bad news. The …
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SpaceX will launch its a Dragon spacecraft packed with NASA cargo to the International Space Station today in its first uncrewed mission with its upgraded spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The discovery could shed new light on the mechanisms of flaring stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-voyager-electron-bursts-interstellar-space
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The pilots and passengers who fly on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo vehicle will be nicely color coordinated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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These dark pillars may look destructive, but they are creating stars. This pillar-capturing image of the inside of the Eagle Nebula, taken with the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, shows evaporating …
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Two robotic Chinese spacecraft have docked in lunar orbit for the first time ever, in preparation for sending samples from the Moon to Earth. The lunar ascent module for China’s Chang’e-5 mission was …
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A little over a decade from now, NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars for the first time. This mission will build on decades of robotic exploration, collect samples from the surface, and return them …
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Japan’s Hayabusa 2 probe zoomed past Earth on December 5th and dropped off a capsule containing samples of an asteroid, finishing a six-year round trip. But the mission is far from over: While …
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A small capsule bearing pristine pieces of the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu touched down today (Dec. 5) in the Outback of South Australia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Modern astronomy is going through a new chapter of sample-retrieval missions, which started with the Apollo program. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s next resupply mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch Sunday (Dec. 6), will carry a host of science gear to the astronauts living and working on the orbiting …
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A new survey of our galaxy by astronomers with VERA in Japan has shown that Earth is both moving faster and is closer to the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy than previously …
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Mons Rumker,a 70 kilometer widecomplex of volcanic domes,rises some 1100 meters abovethe vast, smooth lunar mare known as Oceanus Procellarum,the Ocean of Storms.Daylight came to the area late last …
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In the New Testament, the book of John opens with In the beginning was the Word. Whether a poetic musing of philosophy or a declaration of faith, it encapsulates an idea that has been around a long …
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For a quarter of a century, the ESA-NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) has been essential in helping scientists understand the heart of our Solar System, the Sun. The SOHO mission launched …
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Commander Musilova reports about how the Selene II crew employed humor and resourcefulness to preserve their sanity during a simulated Moon mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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“Star Trek: Discovery” offers a better episode with “The Sanctuary” but it might have benefitted from not following on from last week’s emotion overload. Διαβάστε …
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On Dec. 4, 1965, NASA launched the crewed Gemini 7 spacecraft on a two-week-long mission in low-Earth orbit. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Liftoff is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11:39 a.m. EST (1639 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
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A misunderstood piece of space junk whizzed by Earth Tuesday (Dec. 1), but don’t worry, it’s just part of an old moon mission’s rocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Video’s views of launch shows flames spewing from multiple angles during ride to orbit Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-gonets-m-satellites-launch-video
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2020 closes out with the final total solar eclipse of the decade, as totality crosses the southern tip of South America on December 14th. Did you happen to catch last Monday’s slight penumbral lunar …
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Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft is about to deliver a precious sample of asteroid dust to Earth late Friday, Dec. 4 (EST), and you can watch the event live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astra plans to launch its two-stage, 38-foot-tall (12 meters) Rocket 3.2 from the Pacific Spaceport Complex on Alaska’s Kodiak Island between Dec. 7 and Dec. 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new set of mission patches hints at how space history will change in the second season of the Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Australian scientists tested all 36 receivers on the ASKAP radio telescope for the first time ever, mapping 85% of the sky in 300 hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Raúl Allén deliver a stunning new adaptation of “Dune” like you’ve never seen it before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky,Messier 63is nearby,about 30 million light-years distant toward the loyal constellationCanes Venatici.Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majesticisland …
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Did comets deliver the elements essential for life on Earth? It’s looking more and more like they could have. At least one comet might have, anyway: 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. A new study using data …
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NASA just bought the rights to four batches of future moon samples for the low, low price of $25,001. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-will-buy-moon-dirt-masten-ispace-lunar-outpost
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With new data from the European Gaia spacecraft, astronomers can now explore 1.8 billion cosmic objects in unparalleled detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It took 17 seconds for Arecibo’s massive radio telescope to crumble. It will take much longer for the dust to settle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The National Science Foundation released two different videos today showing the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory, as it happened on December 1, 2020. Needless to say, the footage is heartbreaking. …
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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured never-before-seen images of the rapid fading of Stingray Nebula. This nebula is a cloud in space, surrounding a dying star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China has launched a small spacecraft from the surface of the moon in the critical next step in the ambitious Chang’e 5 mission to bring lunar samples to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the first time in more than 40 years, a robotic spacecraft has blasted off from the Moon – and for the first time ever, it’s a Chinese spacecraft, carrying precious lunar samples back to Earth. …
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The much-anticipated 3rd data release from the Gaia space observatory happened today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/graphic-gaias-3rd-data-release-in-numbers
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Although radio astronomy has been around since the 1930s, it is only in recent years that astronomers have been able to make high-resolution maps of the radio sky. Sky maps are difficult for radio …
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As of today (Dec. 3), scientists have 1.8 billion local stars at their fingertips. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gaia-stellar-mapping-data-release-edr3
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What if black holes aren’t black holes at all, but rather the cosmic equivalent of fuzzy, vibrating balls of string? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tristan Eaton, a street artist whose creations lifted off on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, is now ready for his own launch: the sale of limited edition replicas of his space-flown “Human …
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The window for the third crewed spaceflight of VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic’s latest SpaceShipTwo space plane, opens on Dec. 11. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Sixty million light-years away toward the southerly constellation Corvus,these two large galaxies are colliding.The cosmic train wreck captured in stunning detail in thisHubble Space Telescope …
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It’s not easy living and working in space for extended periods of time. As NASA’s Twins Study illustrated, microgravity takes a toll on human physiology, which is followed by a painful transition back …
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China’s Chang’e-5 robotic moon lander is due to spend only two days collecting samples of lunar rock and soil before it sends its shipment on its way back to Earth, but it’s making the most of the …
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In this decade and the next, humanity is poised to go to space like never before. National space agencies will be sending astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, private …
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The Martian underground may have been habitable billions of years ago even if the planet’s surface was a dry, frigid wasteland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here on Earth, geologists seek out deep channels into Earth’s rock, carved over the ages by flowing water. The exposed rock walls are like a visual timeline of a region’s geological history. On Mars, …
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A photo captured by amateur astronomer Alexander Krivenyshev shows two big sunspots on Earth’s star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-sunspot-ar2786-skywatcher-sun-photo
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New subscription service debuts with a galaxy-themed skin, too! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-star-wars-mandalorian-baby-yoda-space
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China’s Chang’e 5 lander has returned its first panorama from its landing site on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-landing-site-panorama-photos
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A spectacular video from China’s Chang’e 5 lander reveals its successful touchdown on the moon as it softly set down to collect the first lunar samples in 44 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s often said that we haven’t yet detected dark matter particles. That isn’t quite true. We haven’t detected the particles that comprise cold dark matter, but we have detected neutrinos. Neutrinos …
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When depicting the women whose work helped to advance supersonic flight research and landing the first humans on the moon, do you show them as the “hidden figures” or bring them into the …
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Where did the famous mystery Wow! signal, detected in 1977, come from? Astronomer Alberto Caballero might have pinpointed the host star. It’s a sunlike star 1,800 light-years away, in the direction to …
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Colonists on Mars could one day generate fuel and oxygen from saltwater on the Red Planet, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-colonists-fuel-oxygen-production
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Arecibo Observatory’s massive radio telescope has collapsed; with it has gone a crucial tool in understanding asteroid risks to Earth — and it would take a serious government initiative to …
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Elon Musk said on Tuesday that he’s “highly confident” SpaceX will launch people toward the Red Planet in 2026, adding that the milestone could come as early as 2024 “if we get …
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Who’s watching who? The featured image of the Moon through a gap in a wall of rock may appear like a giant eye looking back at you. Although, in late October, it took only a single exposure to …
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The FalconEye 2 satellite safely made it to orbit tonight (Dec. 1) after a predecessor was destroyed during launch in 2019. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX has really hit its stride lately! Throughout the Summer of 2020 and well into the Fall, the company has experienced a string of successes with the construction and testing of its Starship …
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Gut-wrenching pictures and video documented the beginning of the end for the Arecibo Observatory, one of the world’s most iconic telescopes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Chapter 2, Season 5 starts tomorrow (Dec. 2) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-galactus-live-event-space-battle-bus
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Consumption and disintegration. Next time you want to be the life of the party—if you’re hanging out with cool nerds that is—just drop that phrase into the conversation. And when they look at you …
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Planetary system formation is a process that involves astounding and complex forces. Humans have only just started trying to understand what goes on in this extraordinarily important phase of the …
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All hands have to be on deck if the world is going to tackle degradation, and one of the biggest emitters is also one of the least well known – international shipping. A 2018 study estimated that …
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See what’s up in the night sky for December 2020, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For the third time in seven years, a Chinese robotic spacecraft has landed on the Moon — but now things will get really interesting: If the Chang’e-5 mission succeeds, the probe will deliver fresh …
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Early this morning, the 900-ton instrument platform suspended above the Arecibo Observatory collapsed and crashed down on the iconic telescope’s giant dish. The collapse occurred at about 7:55 a.m. …
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Curry recalls his 18-year “Star Trek” odyssey captured in Titan’s new coffee table volume Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The telescope has been inoperable since mid-November, when multiple engineering companies reported that safety in and around it could not be guaranteed. Now their fears have come to pass. No one was …
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China has landed on the moon again — and this time the country plans to bring home some souvenirs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-lands-on-moon-to-collect-lunar-samples
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After two cable failures in the span of four months, Puerto Rico’s most venerable astronomy facility has collapsed in an uncontrolled structural failure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s new Texas launch site will undergo an environmental review to prepare for the first flights of the company’s new Starship spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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India plans to launch a new orbiter to Venus a year later than planned in 2024, according to media reports, although the country’s space agency hasn’t published an update to its website …
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Black holes shorn of event horizons could lurk throughout the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/do-naked-singularities-exist
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Are stars still forming in the Milky Way’s satellite galaxies? Found among the Small Magellanic Cloud’s (SMC’s) clusters and nebulas,NGC 346 isa star forming region about 200 …
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Giant black holes can launch jets that extend for tens of thousand of light-years, blasting clean out of their host galaxies. These jets can last for tens of millions of years. Recently astronomers …
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My Dad’s a pretty good woodworker, and recently completed a wooden table that looks surprisingly like Jupiter, Great Red Spot, atmospheric bands and all. Continue reading “My Dad Made a Table That …
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An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch the Falcon Eye 2 Earth-imaging satellite for the United Arab Emirates tonight (Nov. 30), at 8:33 p.m. EST (0133 GMT on Dec. 1). Watch it live! Διαβάστε …
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The galaxy NGC 1052-DF4 surprised scientists by having almost no dark matter to complement its stellar population. Recently a team of astronomers has provided an explanation: a nearby galaxy has …
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Welcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that the reason for …
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“The Mandalorian” slows the pace slightly to deliver a thrilling, plot-packed episode featuring the long-awaited, eagerly-anticipated appearance of Ahsoka Tano. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft is nearly back home, with precious cargo aboard! The sample-return mission departed asteroid Ryugu (162173 Ryugu) a little over a year ago, with soil samples and data …
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The sun unleashed its most powerful solar eruption in more than three years on Sunday (Nov. 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-fires-off-solar-flare-m4-worst-three-years
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Where are we? Cosmically, we’re in our home galaxy, typically known as the Milky Way. The center of our galaxy is marked by a supermassive black hole, which the Sun orbits at a distance of about …
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The Chang’e 5 moon lander and orbiter have parted ways in lunar orbit … for now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-lander-separates-from-orbiter
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On Nov. 30, 1954, an Alabama woman received an out-of-this-world surprise. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New technologies could allow exploration of skylights, lava tubes and caverns on the moon — underground environments that human explorers may be able to exploit in the not-too-distant future. Διαβάστε …
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Ignorance may feel like bliss, but preparedness offers better odds of surviving what is to come. And when it comes to planetary defense, ignorance just became a bit more inevitable. Διαβάστε …
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Whatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Oxygen ranks right up there as one of the most important resources for use in space exploration. Not only is it a critical component of rocket fuel, it’s also necessary for astronauts to breathe …
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The sky is filled with faintly glowing gas, though it can take asensitive camera and telescope to see it.For example, this twelve-degree-wide view of thenorthern part of the constellationCygnusreveals …
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Lego’s highly sought-after International Space Station building set is often sold out, but now you can get it for 16% off its usual price. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Analog astronauts are currently facing challenges during a simulated Moon mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Commander Musilova reports about the sacrifices the crew is making to survive the mission. …
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Earth observation data will flow more quickly using laser technology instead of radio, according to JAXA Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jaxa-launches-laser-communications-satellite
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The oldest light in the universe is that of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). This remnant glow from the big bang has traveled for more than 13 billion years. Along the way, it has picked up a …
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Space fans and board game fans collide in Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition, an epic battle for intergalactic domination. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The beloved D-O droid from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) is on sale for an early Black Friday deal. You can find D-O on Amazon, as long as supplies last. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers have discovered a previously unknown galactic collision between the Milky Way and the mysterious ‘Kraken galaxy.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It sounds like science fiction: giant solar power stations floating in space that beam down enormous amounts of energy to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Could you survive a jump off the tallest cliff in the Solar System?Quite possibly. Verona Rupes onUranus’ moonMirandais estimated to be 20 kilometers deep – ten times the depth of …
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Our recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html
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“Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the …
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China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft has entered orbit around the moon ahead of an historic attempt to collect samples from the moon and return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s robotic Chang’e 5 will be the 1st sample-return from the moon since the 1970s. It launched successfully last week atop a Chinese Long March 5 rocket. Now it’s reported to have entered orbit …
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Like all stars, our Sun is powered by the fusion of hydrogen into heavier elements. Nuclear fusion is not only what makes stars shine, it is also a primary source of the chemical elements that make …
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The ability to cancel and induce magnetic fields from a distance could improve biomedicine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/magnetic-fields-created-from-afar
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Grand spiral galaxiesoften seem to get all the glory, flaunting theiryoung, bright, blue star clusters in beautiful, symmetric spiral arms.But small galaxies form stars too, like nearby NGC 6822, also …
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One of the biggest threats to the International Space Station (ISS) comes from micrometeoroid impacts. A small hole in the wrong place can throw the resident astronauts into a life threatening …
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How much would you be willing to spend to remove a piece of space debris? Does $102 million sound like enough? That is how much a contract between the European Space Agency (ESA) and a Swiss start-up …
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Ten billion years ago the young Milky Way survived a titanic merger with a neighboring galaxy, eventually consuming the whole thing. Now, remnants of that fossil galaxy still swim in our galaxy’s core …
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Astronomers have to be extra clever to map out the invisible dark matter in the universe. Recently, a team of researchers have improved an existing technique, making it up to ten times better at …
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Michael Burnham returns to a familiar place in search of scientific data from a mysterious scientific project called SB-19 in “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3, episode 7. Διαβάστε …
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There’s no real reason most of us need to know what the Moon will look like on any particular day at any particular hour next year. No reason other than intellectual curiosity, that is. So if you have …
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Early on Monday morning (Nov. 30), careful skywatchers across all of North America can watch the full moon undergo a slight penumbral eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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November’s full moon on Nov. 30 will undergo a penumbral lunar eclipse, two days after reaching aphelion, when the moon is farthest from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Jupiter moon Europa may cough water into space from small pockets in its icy crust, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-europa-plumes-crust
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This Long March-5 rocket blasted off from theWenchang launch sitein southernmost Hainan province on TuesdayNovember 24, at 4:30 am Beijing Time,carrying China’sChang’e-5 mission to the …
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Observations have already confirmed the existence of a sub-surface ocean on Europa, and there has been rampant speculation about whether they could contain life. While there have been tentative plans …
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It’s no secret that in this decade, NASA and other space agencies will be taking us back to the Moon (to stay, this time!) The key to this plan is developing the necessary infrastructure to support a …
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Over the last few years, astronomers have observed distant solar systems in their early stages of growth. ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) has captured images of young stars and …
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Asteroid 2000 WO107 will pass Earth safely on November 29 at 11 times the moon’s distance. Look here for charts and more information. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In a new video, five of the spacefarers living on the orbiting laboratory share what packaged food they would be eating. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If she could stand, the towering astronaut on Olay’s first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float would need a rocket about the same size as the tallest skyscraper in New York City. Διαβάστε …
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On Nov. 26, 2011, the NASA Curiosity rover launched to Mars. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What did the starry sky look like on the occasion of the very first Thanksgiving? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-thanksgiving-night-sky
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Space technology and prepared foods developed for astronauts will also help keep Americans safe this Thanksgiving, as many prepare for a socially distanced meal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Surprisingly reminiscent of The Great Nebula in Orion,The Great Turkey Nebula spans this creative field of view. Of courseif it were the Orion Nebula it would be our closestlarge stellar nursery, …
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A group of sunspots has emerged on the Earth-facing side of the sun, just in time for Thanksgiving. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/thanksgiving-sun-sunspot-treat-2020
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In recent years, one of the most impressive developments for space exploration has been the rise of the commercial space industry (aka. NewSpace). Beyond fulfilling contracts with space agencies like …
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A gift guide for space fans who love game nights Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-space-board-games
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Everyone loves lasers. And the only thing better than a bunch of lasers is a bunch of lasers on one of the world’s (soon to be) largest telescopes, the E-ELT. Well, maybe a bunch of lasers on a …
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A penumbral lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of November 30th marks the start of the last eclipse season for 2020. Howling at the Moon Sunday night? Sunday night into Monday morning November …
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The surface of the Sun is a turbulent dance of gravity, plasma, and magnetic fields. Much like the weather on Earth, its behavior can seem unpredictable, but there are patterns to be found when you …
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We already know that Gale Crater on Mars used to hold a lake or series of lakes a few billion years ago. Now, NASA’s Curiosity rover has found evidence for ancient giant floods that washed through the …
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Last week, scientists from the National Solar Observatory predicted a large sunspot would emerge before Thanksgiving. Now the sunspot – AR2786 – is in view. Here’s how they did it. Διαβάστε …
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See the moon and Mars rendezvous in the evening sky this Wednesday (Nov. 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mars-conjunction-thanksgiving-eve-2020
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Scott Kelly, the NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year in orbit in 2015-16, has a new audio course available about leading and achieving in space — and on the ground. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The United Arab Emirates’ first foray beyond Earth’s orbit is going so smoothly that the nation’s Hope Mars mission will tackle some bonus observations before it reaches its …
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Astronomers report a strange new feature of the aurora-like STEVE, which they are calling ‘streaks.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/steve-picket-fence-streaks-mystery
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Give your kids the gift of science with these fully immersive virtual and augmented reality science kits. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vr-universe-bill-nye-vr-science-kits-for-kids
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How far can you see? The Andromeda Galaxy at 2.5 million light years away is the most distant object easily seen with your unaided eye. Most other apparent denizens of the night sky – stars, …
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SpaceX just launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets for a record seventh time. The booster carried a stack of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and then nailed a landing at sea. Διαβάστε …
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China’s Chang’e-5 probe is on its way to the Moon for a mission that could bring back the first samples of lunar rocks and dirt in more than 40 years. The 8.2-metric-ton spacecraft was sent into space …
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SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype fired its engines for the fourth time on Tuesday evening (Nov. 24), keeping the vehicle on track for a landmark test flight next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For only the second time in history, astronomers have discovered a new, natural-origin, minimoon orbiting the Earth. The minimoon, known as 2020CD3 (CD3 for short), was first discovered by Kacper …
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Thanks to multiple robotic missions that have explored Mars’ atmosphere, surface, and geology, scientists have concluded that Mars was once a much warmer, wetter place. In addition to having a thicker …
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SpaceX will launch 60 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit on a used Falcon 9 rocket tonight (Nov. 24) and you can watch it live online here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Technology that could help humanity get a handle on the growing space-junk problem will get an orbital test early next year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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We use the term ‘supermassive black hole’ with a kind of casual familiarity. But stop and think about what they really are: Monstrous, beguiling singularities where the understood laws of physics and …
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Aviation startup Boom Supersonic plans to fly a supersonic jet demonstrator in 2021, the company recently announced. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here’s a look at the Lego Star Wars sets for 2020. Build, or build not — there is no try! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-sets-2020.html
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Satellites spotted gashes in the damaged Arecibo Observatory, which will be decommissioned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-telescope-damage-from-space-satellite-photos
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On Nov. 24, 1947, the U.S. Navy launched the first Aerobee rocket. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China has been the only country to land on the Moon for over 40 years – since the Soviet Luna programme. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Advocates hope to ensure the fate of astronomy in Puerto Rico in the wake of an announcement that the massive radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory would be decommissioned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rocket Lab is now confident that its reusability dreams can come true. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-booster-recovery-success-for-reusability
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Will our Sun look like this one day? The Helix Nebula is one of brightest and closest examples of aplanetary nebula, a gascloud created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star.The outer gasses of …
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A new generation of optically fast, distortion-free, lightweight, binocular telescopes is poised to change the way you experience the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new video from the National Geographic Channel shows musicians virtually coming together to score “The Real Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In many ways, stars are the engines of creation. Their energy drives a whole host of processes necessary for life. Scientists thought that stellar radiation is needed to create compounds like the …
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The first lunar sample-return mission since the 1970s is underway. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-sample-return-mission-launch
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Mars is an arid place, and aside from a tiny amount of water vapour in the atmosphere, all water exists as ice. But it wasn’t always this arid. Evidence of the planet’s past wet chapter dots the …
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A new study of geologically young lava flows in Elysium Planitia suggests that Mars might still have residual volcanic activity below its surface. The finding could also correlate with seismic …
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One of the tenets of our cosmological model is that the universe is expanding. For reasons we still don’t fully understand, space itself is stretching over time. It’s a strange idea to wrap your head …
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A mysterious object discovered in September has now become a new mini-moon for Earth. It appears to be a lost-and-found 60s-era rocket from the Surveyor 2 moon mission, launched from Earth more than …
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Looking for your first telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What if you could hop a ride on NASA’s Juno spacecraft? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-flyby-video-from-nasa-juno-probe
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Scientists have discovered a cold, faint “super-planet” that has remained elusive to traditional infrared survey methods. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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George Seielstad knows what it’s like to have a massive telescope fall apart on your watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-green-bank-telescope-collapse-lessons
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Why do colorful cloud bands encircle Jupiter?Jupiter’s top atmospheric layer is divided into light zones and dark belts that go all the way around the giant planet.It is high horizontal winds …
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SpaceX called off the launch of its next Starlink satellite fleet late Sunday (Nov. 22), delaying a potentially record-setting flight for the mission’s Falcon 9 rocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This past summer, the Arecibo Observatory suffered major damage when an auxiliary cable that supports the platform above the telescope broke and struck the reflector dish. Immediately thereafter, …
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A group of amateur and professional astronomers have collaborated to create what may be the highest resolution global map of Mars ever created with images taken from Earth. The images were taken with …
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The Mandalorian visits the estuary moon of Trask in “Chapter 11: The Heiress” and finds an important character in the “Star Wars” universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new mathematical framework helps physicists define the degree of quantumness of a system Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantifying-quantumness
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The Real Right Stuff,” the new National Geographic documentary now on Disney Plus soars past the Mercury astronaut stories depicted in the eight-episode “The Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε …
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Where did all the stars go? What used to be considered a hole in the skyis now known to astronomers as a dark molecular cloud. Here, a high concentration ofdust andmolecular gasabsorb practically all …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the advanced Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-mapping satellite for NASA Saturday (Nov. 21) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Whether you’re looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meade-deals-telescopes-binoculars
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Whether you’re looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The very best Black Friday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
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The ongoing pandemic has slowed testing for NASA’s Space Launch System megarocket, but the process is resuming and has checked off a key milestone: powering up the core stage. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX is gearing up for a potential launch double header this weekend. Here’s how to watch them live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The first rover to explore the moon of another planet has started practicing for its landing, even though that historic touchdown is at least six years away. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A brilliant yellowish celestial beacon, Mars stilldazzles in the night.Peering between clouds the wandering planet wasbriefly joined by the flash of a meteor in this moonlessdark sky on November …
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In September, an international team announced that based on data obtained by the Atacama Millimeter-submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) in Hawaii, they had …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on Saturday (Nov. 21) at 12:17 p.m. EST (1717 GMT). Watch it live! Διαβάστε …
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London-based Titan Books releases a detailed account of one of Starfleet’s most revered captains in author Uma McCormack’s “The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway.” Διαβάστε …
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The first season of “The Right Stuff” comes to an end with the flight of the first American into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-right-stuff-episode-8-recap
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“Star Trek: Discovery” episode 6, entitled “Scavengers” sees Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find Book, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces. Διαβάστε …
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Zero-g Baby Yoda put a smile on our faces, and that was the plan all along. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronauts-baby-yoda
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A microphone aboard the Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, which will touch down in February 2021, captured the whirring sound made by part of the robot’s heating system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A bright green meteor streaked across the southern coast of Tasmania, Australia, and researchers caught the fireball on camera as it broke up over the ocean. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Recently at UT, author Matt Williams has been writing a series called “Beyond Fermi’s Paradox”, which takes a look at possible resolutions to one of the most famous questions in science: “Where is …
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This may be the best global Mars map made with a telescope based onplanet Earth.The image data were captured by a team of observers over six long nightsat the Pic du Midi mountaintop …
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Rocket Lab just delivered a passel of satellites to orbit and took a big step toward booster reusability. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launch-booster-recovery
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In the coming years, some truly awesome next-generation telescopes are going to be gathering their first light. Between space telescopes like James Webb and Nancy Grace Roman, and ground-based …
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Back in September, the Pan-STARRS1 survey telescope noticed an object that followed a slight but distinctly curved path in the sky, a telltale sign that it was captured by Earth’s gravity. Initially, …
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If you asked someone who was reasonably scientifically literate how Earth got its water, they’d likely tell you it came from asteroids—or maybe comets and planetesimals, too—that crashed into our …
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Iconic Arecibo telescope is now slated for decommissioning. But its multi-faceted legacy will live on. In 1974, for example, Arecibo sent earthlings’ first intentional message to the cosmos. Διαβάστε …
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The saga continues. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lawsuit-apollo-11-sample-bag-moon-dust
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One of the ways we categorize stars is by their metallicity. That is the fraction of heavier elements a star has compared to hydrogen and helium. It’s a useful metric because the metallicity of a star …
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) will decommission Arecibo Observatory’s massive radio dish after damage has made the facility too dangerous to repair, the agency announced today (Nov. 19). …
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Martian dust storms have helped to strip water from the red planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-dust-storms-drive-water-loss
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SpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The astronauts of SpaceX’s Crew-1 mission for NASA will hold a press conference from space today (Nov. 19) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Worrisome news regarding broken cables and engineering options at Arecibo Observatory, the iconic big radio dish in Puerto Rico. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If watery plumes do burst from Europa’s surface, they might originate not in the moon’s underground ocean, but instead in pockets of brine trapped in the moon’s crust. If that’s so, it could be a …
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A heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket topped with the robotic Chang’e 5 lunar sample-return mission rolled out to its pad at Wenchang Space Launch Center in China’s Hainan province on Tuesday …
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Two cosmonauts opened a new door to the outside of the International Space Station while preparing for the replacement of a 19-year-old docking module during a spacewalk on Wednesday (Nov. 18). …
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Arecibo Observatory is facing a mid-life crisis — or something much worse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-science-impact-and-culture
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Rocket Lab will launch an ambitious mission on Thursday (Nov. 19), and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa may glow on its nightside, the side facing away from the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jupiter-moon-europa-glows-radiation
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Leaving planet Earthfor a moment, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arcedinto the early evening sky last Sunday at 7:27 pm EST.This 3 minute 20 second exposure traces the launch streakover Kennedy Space …
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A remarkable microbe named Deinococcus radiodurans (the name comes from the Greek deinos meaning terrible, kokkos meaning grain or berry, radius meaning radiation, and durare meaning surviving or …
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Back in July 2017, satellites watched as an enormous iceberg broke free from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula. The trillion-ton behemoth has been drifting for over three …
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When stars reach the end of their lifespan, they undergo gravitational collapse at their cores. The type of explosion that results is one of the most awesome astronomical events imaginable and (on …
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The very best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
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Scientists have uncovered new evidence of the mysterious fluorescent debris that makes up the Blue Ring Nebula. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/16-year-mystery-blue-ring-nebula-solved
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A magnetar is a neutron star with a magnetic field thousands of times more powerful than those of typical neutron stars. Their fields are so strong that they can generate powerful, short-duration …
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How did life arise on Earth? How did it survive the Hadean eon, a time when repeated massive impacts excavated craters thousands of kilometres in diameter into the Earth’s surface? Those impacts …
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New analysis of data gathered from New Horizons’ 2015 flyby of Pluto shows evidence of Earth-like snow-capped mountains and the potential for glaciers made of methane ice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Will we get to see what happened to the crew of the crashed spacecraft from the future? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hbo-sphere-adaptation-series
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Two Russian cosmonauts are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station Wednesday (Nov. 18), and you can watch their six-hour excursion live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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These planets, including Earth, benefit from the star’s warmth and light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rogue-planets-hunting-the-galaxys-most-mysterious-worlds
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An epic photo shows the ESO’s Very large Telescope firing four orange lasers at a distant star system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/carina-nebula-laser-explosion
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Stratolaunch has started construction on a prototype of a Mach 6 vehicle designed to launch from the world’s biggest airplane. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most star clusters are singularly impressive. Open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884, however, could be considered doubly impressive. Also known as “h and chi Persei”, this unusual double …
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On Nov. 17, 1967, NASA’s Surveyor 6 spacecraft made the first liftoff from the lunar surface. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The recent surge of COVID-19 infections has impelled Virgin Galactic to reschedule the third crewed test flight of its VSS Unity space plane, which had been targeted for Nov. 19-23. Διαβάστε …
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Fast radio bursts are some of the most mysterious events known in astronomy, but they are slowly becoming better understood. Case in point: recent observations of a fast radio burst in the Milky Way …
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Wow. A low-flying space rock set a record last Friday (appropriately, the 13th), when 2020 VT4 passed just under 400 kilometers (250 miles) over the Southern Pacific. Continue reading “A Record Close …
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The Theory of Relativity predicted the existence of black holes and neutron stars. Einstein gets the credit for the theory because of his paper published in 1915, even though other scientists’ work …
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China conducted its 34th launch of the year on Nov. 12, sending the Tiantong-1 (02) mobile communications satellite into an orbit high above Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The CEO of the new space strategy game says international spaceflight missions helped inspire a new game focusing on space agency management. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The future that NASA dared to dream of for a decade has finally become reality. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-arrival-space-station-new-era
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Glover came aboard the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 17), becoming the first African American ever to begin a full six-month stint on the orbiting lab. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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No one was expecting the snap on Nov. 6 as engineers at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico weighed their options for dealing with damage to the facility from a cable failure over the summer. …
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Observations by the Hubble Space Telescope reveal intense infrared radiation from an unusual kilonova probably created by the collision of neutron stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Among the many payloads that will fly to the moon aboard Astrobotic’s robotic Peregrine lander next year are capsules containing DNA samples and symbolic portions of cremated remains. Διαβάστε …
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Researchers in the U.S. and Spain have discovered a plethora of previously unknown microbes living in wet clay layers below Chile’s arid Atacama Desert. The finding will help future rovers search for …
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What’s creating these long glowing streaks in the sky?No one is sure. Known as Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancements (STEVEs), these luminous light-purple sky ribbons may resemble …
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule has successfully delivered a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An Arianespace Vega rocket suffered a major failure shortly after launch on Monday (Nov. 16), leading to loss of satellites for Spain and France. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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While en route to the International Space Station, the four astronauts of NASA’s Crew-1 mission — along with special passenger Baby Yoda — showed viewers around their SpaceX Crew Dragon …
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In July of 2015, NASA’s New Horizons probe made history when it became the first mission ever to conduct a close flyby of Pluto. This was followed by the spacecraft making the first-ever encounter …
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NASA and NOAA are monitoring the powerful Hurricane Iota as the record-breaking storm approaches Nicaragua and Honduras. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-iota-seen-from-space
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One of the most famous annual meteor showers is reaching its peak — the Leonids. These ultrafast meteors are due to crest overnight tonight and into early Tuesday morning (Nov. 16-17). Διαβάστε …
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Holding a pristine piece of Mars in a lab on Earth is among the most ambitious dreams of planetary scientists, and NASA and its European counterpart want to make the dream a reality. Διαβάστε …
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Earth is the only planet traveling within its nearly circular orbit around the sun. But what if Earth shared its orbit with another planet? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The month was July, the place was the Greek island of Crete, and the sky was spectacular.Of course there were the usual stars like Polaris, Vega, and Antares – and that common asterism everyone …
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The asteroid – 2020 VT4 – is estimated to be between 16 and 36 feet (5-11 meters). It skimmed the top of our atmosphere on Friday, November 13, 2020. Astronomers spotted it one day later. Διαβάστε …
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NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has taken another selfie, just a few months before its six-wheeled cousin joins it on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s Chang’e 4 moon rover has been snapping new images highlighting the spacecraft’s travels and discoveries on the lunar far side. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden both celebrated SpaceX’s astronaut launch for NASA on Sunday night (Nov. 15), though the tone of their remarks was quite different. Διαβάστε …
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Earlier this evening (Sunday, November 15th, 2020), NASA and SpaceX achieved another historical milestone. Six months after successfully sending astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the ISS …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule launched its first operational space taxi flight for NASA Sunday (Nov. 15). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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To date, astronomers have confirmed the existence of 4,301 extrasolar planets in 3,192 star systems, with another 5,650 candidates awaiting confirmation. In the coming years, next-generation …
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The Mandalorian visits the estuary moon of Trask in “Chapter 11: The Heiress” and finds an important character in the “Star Wars” universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space.com’s Chelsea Gohd is joining a crew of researchers for a two-week analog mission to Mars at the HI-SEAS. Follow it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The astronauts set to launch on SpaceX’s first operational crewed mission for NASA are poised to make history — both as a crew of four and as individuals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX will launch a crew of four astronauts today (Nov. 15) on its first operational flight for NASA and you can watch the historic flight online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For almost a century, astronomers have understood that the Universe is in a state of expansion. Since the 1990s, they have come to understand that as of four billion years ago, the rate of expansion …
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The new moon occurs on Sunday, Nov. 15, just two days before the Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
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So how is space exploration likely to change going forward? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-to-artemis-what-biden-presidency-means-for-space
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Named for the ancient goddess of fertility, the planet Venus could not be more hostile to life as we know it. Aside from being the hottest planet in the Solar System, Venus has also an atmosphere that …
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United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully sent an Atlas V rocket into space today (Nov. 13), following a series of delays due to hardware issues and poor weather conditions at the launch site. …
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SpaceX’s first four-astronaut launch for NASA is delayed 24 hours due to bad weather for Crew-1 rocket recovery efforts, NASA says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In principle, creating a stellar-mass black hole is easy. Simply wait for a large star to reach the end of its life, and watch its core collapse under its own weight. If the core has more mass than 2 …
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that he has received mixed results from tests meant to diagnose infections of the novel coronavirus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The planned launch of a U.S. spy satellite this afternoon (Nov. 13) could kick off a spaceflight binge, if we’re lucky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Nickelodeon’s new family-friendly sci-fi series finds untrained kids aboard a spaceship that accidentally launches on a mission to investigate an asteroid passing Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The cast of Nickelodeon’s “The Astronauts” needed to learn how to act while in space. Fortunately, unlike the characters they play, they had a real astronaut to help them get ready. …
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A relic of the early days of spaceflight has likely come back to pay a brief visit to its planet of origin, according to months of observations of a near-Earth object dubbed 2020 SO. Διαβάστε …
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In a few years, NASA will be sending a spacecraft to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Known as the Europa Clipper mission, this orbiter will examine the surface more closely to search for plume …
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The first operational commercial crew mission will not only bring astronauts to the International Space Station but also a suite of unique science experiments for the crew to work on. Διαβάστε …
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An all-star roster of talent lends magic to Boom! Studios’ new “Firefly: Watch How I Soar” graphic novel showcasing hotshot pilot Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburn. Διαβάστε …
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This isn’t the best episode of “Discovery,” but it tantalizes about what might come next. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-5-reca
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SpaceX fired the engines on its latest Starship prototype for the third time Thursday night (Nov. 12), but the test was a bumpy one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and SpaceX will hold a press conference Friday (Nov. 13) to discuss the upcoming launch of SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronaut mission, which is slated to liftoff on Nov. 14. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Following the Leonid meteors in 2020. We witnessed an amazing astronomical spectacle in the early morning skies over the Kuwaiti desert in November 1998. That year, the Leonid meteors put on a …
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Inspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists may have caught the blinding flash of a dense magnetic star forming from the collision of two neutron stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Jim Bridenstine is leaving the post of NASA chief administrator. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/bridenstine-to-step-down-as-nasa-administrator
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SpaceX is targeting Saturday, November 14, 2020 for the historic launch of Crew-1, the 1st operational, contracted mission to launch as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Here’s how to watch the …
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The life-hunting Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30, is scheduled to land inside Jezero Crater on the afternoon of Feb. 18, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The evidence is tentative but intriguing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supernova-explosions-affect-earth-atmosphere
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The search for dark matter is at a crossroads. Now, physicists have a new way to tell what the invisible stuff is made of. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The two “inferior” planets are teaming up with the moon and one of the brightest stars in the sky to put on a lovely show in the predawn morning skies of Thursday and Friday (Nov. 12-13). …
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SpaceX fired up the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch its next astronaut mission for NASA on Wednesday (Nov. 11), setting the stage for a Nov. 14 liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Go deeper into the stories of your favorite characters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-empire-strikes-back-from-a-certain-point-of-view-excerpt
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Founded in 2016, Menlo Park, California-based LeoLabs, is a mind-blowing company. They have built, and continue to expand, a network of ground-based, phased array radars worldwide to keep track of the …
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United Launch Alliance is delaying the launch of an Atlas V mission 24 hours due to inclement weather from Hurricane Eta. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Meteorites often offer terrific glimpses into worlds we are unable to otherwise access. Sometimes those worlds are simply fragments of asteroids that didn’t burn up when they entered the atmosphere. …
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The seasonal ozone hole over the Antarctic will persist well into November, according to satellite and weather balloon observations from NASA and NOAA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The four astronauts scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s next crewed mission Saturday (Nov. 14) say they are ready to fly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Another main cable that supports the Arecibo Observatory broke last week, falling onto the reflector dish and causing more damage. This is the second time a cable has snapped on the iconic radio …
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Playmobil is celebrating “Back to the Future’s 35th anniversary with three new sets to let you recreate Marty McFly’s time-traveling adventures. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The EmDrive doesn’t just violate our fundamental understanding of the universe; the experiments that claim to measure an effect haven’t been replicated. When it comes to the EmDrive, keep …
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Exoplanet K2-141b is fiery hot world that circles so close to its star that 1 side of the planet features a deep ocean of molten lava. Meanwhile, the other side is freezing cold. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Like many worlds in our solar system, Mars has prominent impact craters. A particularly unusual example is shown in this new image from ESA’s Mars Express: an ancient triplet composed of 3 overlapping …
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SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype just fired its engines for the second time, potentially paving the way for a 9-mile-high (15 kilometers) test flight in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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President-elect Joe Biden has announced the team that will bring him up to speed on all things NASA ahead of his January 2021 inauguration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Boeing’s next Starliner test flight for NASA won’t launch until early 2021 due to software checks, a NASA official said Tuesday (Nov. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s next astronaut flight for NASA is “go” for launch this weekend. The company has been certified for regular flights to and from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε …
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Brown dwarfs are interesting objects. They are generally defined as bodies massive enough to trigger the fusion of deuterium or lithium in their cores (and are thus not a planet) but too small to fuse …
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Australia’s iconic 64-meter Parkes radio telescope has been given a new traditional name to recognize the Wiradjuri, who own the land on which the telescope sits. The Wiradjuri are some of Australia’s …
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In the next few years, Mars will be visited by three new rovers, the Perseverance, Tianwen-1, and Rosalind Franklin missions. Like their predecessors – Pathfinder and Sojourner, Spirit and …
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Bacteria successfully extracted resources from rocks in microgravity and at simulated Mars gravity, suggesting that “biomining” has real potential to aid off-Earth settlement, a new study …
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The United Arab Emirates’ first Mars mission will reach the Red Planet on Feb. 9, 2021, according to an Emirates government update. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station this weekend has made it to the launch pad. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA is all set for its first operational commercial crew mission with SpaceX, and will celebrate by broadcasting numerous events for the launch, dubbed Crew-1. Here’s how you can tune in. …
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See photos of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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China’s lunar rover helped animators add what Walt Disney once called the “plausible impossible” to the new animated film “Over the Moon.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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After nearly 11 months without a rocket launch, ISRO is back in action. The space agency successfully launched 10 satellites to orbit Saturday (Nov. 7), including a new Earth observation satellite. …
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The icy Jupiter moon Europa is an astrobiological beacon, quite literally glowing in the deep darkness far from the sun, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Light pollution is the arch nemesis of astronomy, spoiling both the enjoyment of the night sky and the professional study of our universe. For years we’ve assumed that streetlights are the main …
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In May of 2019, SpaceX began launching its Starlink constellation with the launch of its first 60 satellites. To date, the company has launched over 800 satellites and (as of this summer) is producing …
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The famed Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has suffered another major blow in a difficult year that has seen two snapped cables damage the fragile dish. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the coming years, astronauts will be returning to the Moon for the first time since the closing of the Apollo Era. Beyond that, NASA and other space agencies plan to establish the necessary …
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While the Taurid meteor shower doesn’t have a lot of shooting stars to offer, the few that will streak across the sky may be bright and spectacular. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In mid-November, the fickle Leonid meteor shower hits Earth once again. The annual shower will peak Nov. 16-17. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34500-leonid-meteor-shower-guide.html
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20 years ago, three astronauts stepped aboard the ISS. It’s since hosted residents from many countries, creating humanity’s first history of living in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A crew of four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday (Nov. 8) in advance of SpaceX’s second astronaut launch for NASA this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine won’t remain in the agency’s lead role in the Biden administration even if asked, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report reported on Sunday (Nov. 8). …
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More perspectives often make for stronger problem solving — and it never hurts if one of those perspectives comes from high above the issue. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The largest stars in the universe tend to be loners, and new research points to the reason why. Although massive stars are born in clusters of many smaller brethren, they quickly get kicked out, …
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The best place for life on Mars might be more than a kilometre below its surface! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-evidence-for-subglacial-lakes
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November 2 marks 20 years since the first residents arrived on the International Space Station (ISS). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Chapter 10 of “The Mandalorian” is 40 minutes of epic “Star Wars” escapism. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-2
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If you enjoyed Netflix’s “Space Force,” you’re in for a treat. A new space comedy series about moon exploration will drop Sunday (Nov. 8), and you can watch the first episode …
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Researchers have found evidence for an ancient microbial ecosystem in a hydrothermal system beneath Mexico’s Chicxulub Crater, thought to be the site of the impact that killed the dinosaurs 66 million …
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, formerly the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), will commence operations sometime next year. Not wanting to let a perfectly good acronym go to waste, its first …
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Although Mars is much smaller than Earth, it has two moons. Deimos and Phobos were probably once asteroids that were captured by the gravity of Mars. The red planet has also captured nine other small …
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Lego is bravely bringing a new holiday special to the “Star Wars” universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-holiday-special-2020
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AST & Science’s planned SpaceMobile network could threaten the “A-Train” group of Earth-observing satellites, according to NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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EarthSky community members have captured the giant sunspot region – AR 2781 – currently making its way across the sun’s visible surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a team of scientists has identified a mysterious molecule in Titan’s atmosphere. It’s called cyclopropenylidene (C3H2), a simple …
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China launched a Long March 6 rocket early Friday (Nov. 6), successfully sending 13 satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-long-march-6-rocket-launches-13-satellites
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As the race to launch the first astronaut into space heats up, NASA faces more challenges and delays in the sixth episode of National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε …
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Scientists already had Psyche classified as a metallic asteroid, but new observations with the Hubble telescope reveal its rusty surface and provide scientists with a unique view into what Earth-like …
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On Nov. 6, 1572, the German astronomer Wolfgang Schulër observed a supernova with his bare eyes. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New theory suggests cosmic bubbles during the birth of our universe are responsible for creating dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-dark-matter-theory
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Astronomers say they’ll have to keep an eye on the near-Earth asteroid Apophis to see how much of a danger the space rock poses to our planet during a close pass in 2068. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Virgin Galactic aims to launch its VSS Unity space plane on its third test flight to suborbital space between Nov. 19 and Nov. 23, according to an update the company released on Thursday (Nov. 5). …
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On October 29, NASA re-established contact with its Voyager 2 spacecraft, after the probe was left flying solo for 7 months while repairs were made to the radio antenna in Australia used to control …
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In less than four years, NASA intends to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon as part of Project Artemis. This will be the first crewed mission to the lunar surface since Apollo 17, the …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the evening sky above Florida tonight (Nov. 5) to carry an advanced new GPS satellite to orbit for the U.S. Space Force. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The fourth episode of Season 4 of “Star Trek: Discovery,” entitled “Forget Me Not” is another strong installment as Adira takes the plunge and Lt. Detmer freaks out. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX is set to launch an upgraded GPS satellite into orbit for the U.S. Space Force today (Nov. 5), and you can watch the action online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rocket Lab aims to recover the first stage of its two-stage Electron rocket during its next mission, which is scheduled to launch from New Zealand during a window that opens on Nov. 15. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX is now sending out email invitations for public beta testing of Starlink, the company’s upcoming satellite internet service. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Hot, active volcanoes produce almost half of Jupiter’s moon Io’s sulfur atmosphere, according to new observations using the ALMA telescope. The rest comes from cold sulfur deposits that freeze on the …
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“Voyager 2, this is Earth calling. Do you read?” Last week, the answer was finally “yes.” And thankfully, after eight months of no communications, Voyager2 seems to be just fine. Continue reading “The …
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SpaceX’s first operational astronaut launch for NASA is just nine days away, and the agency is inviting the public to go along for the historic ride. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists think they have identified a lava world so dramatic that it might boast a thin regional atmosphere of vaporized rock where it is closest to its star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If skies are clear during this upcoming week, be sure to take a few moments to gaze upward. You just might be lucky and catch a glimpse of a spectacularly bright meteor — a Taurid meteor. Διαβάστε …
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An ocean-monitoring satellite will have to wait at least 11 extra days to get into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sentinel-6-ocean-satellite-launch-delay
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SpaceX Starship’s many tasks may include launching humans into space, carrying satellites into orbit and — perhaps — removing troublesome pieces of space debris. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers have detected the first fast radio burst from a magnetar in our own Milky Way galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fast-radio-burst-from-magnetar-in-milky-way
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Mysterious repeating bursts of radio waves that fire in random patterns might come from neutron stars blasting asteroids with magnetic winds that travel at nearly the speed of light. Διαβάστε …
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The United Launch Alliance will launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office on Nov. 4, 2020. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA just hailed its Voyager 2 probe in interstellar space for the first time in more than seven months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Most of the potentially habitable exoplanets we’ve discovered orbit small red dwarf stars. Red dwarfs make up about 75% of the stars in our galaxy. Only about 7.5% of stars are g-type like our Sun. As …
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Mark Kelly has won a seat in the U.S. Senate, making him only the fourth NASA astronaut to be elected to Congress. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-mark-kelly-senate-win
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The head of Russia’s space agency criticized NASA’s plans to return to the moon of being “too U.S.-centric.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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From the same people who made Chateau Picard Bordeaux comes Klingon Bloodwine and a new Federation Sauvignon Blanc. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/klingon-bloodwine-star-trek-wine
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Saturn’s moon Titan just keeps getting weirder — and more tantalizing when it comes to scientists’ hopes for life beyond Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Rings detected around a newborn star may suggest that planets are born earlier than previously thought, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The 3rd of this year’s 3 Jupiter-Pluto conjunctions is coming up on November 12, 2020. Jupiter won’t have another conjunction with Pluto again until February 4, 2033. And another one this good? Not …
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For astronomers, astrophysicists, and cosmologists, the ability to spot the first stars that formed in our Universe has always been just beyond reach. On the one hand, there are the limits of our …
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A pair of astronomers is advocating a daring new research program: to turn our widening search for life beyond Earth into a hunt for dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s Osiris Rex mission has just reached a major milestone with a successful collection of a sample of material from the asteroid Bennu. Now the material is safely stowed and on its way back to …
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SpaceX’s Starlink satellite cluster has been receiving more and more headline space recently as it continues adding satellites at a breathtaking pace. Much of this news coverage has focused on how …
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Growing meat without the need to grow a whole animal has been the dream of agriculturalists and foodies everywhere for decades. More and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon to try to truly …
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Perseverance is set to launch this Thursday (July 30) for a seven month journey to Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/mars-perseverance-rover-updates
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Like other spiral galaxies, the Milky Way has a bulging sphere of stars in its center. It’s called “The Bulge,” and it’s roughly 10,000 light-years in radius. Astronomers have debated the bulge’s …
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SpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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How did astronaut Kate Rubins vote from space? The process isn’t too different from here on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-astronauts-vote-from-space
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Comet C/2020 S3 Erasmus ‘may’ end out the cometary cavalcade for 2020. Ready for one more comet for 2020? Thus far, this year has been a memorable one for comet watchers, with a steady stream of …
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Just in time for Halloween, NASA announced results from the space agency’s Juno mission that suggest “sprites” or “elves” could be frolicking in Jupiter’s upper …
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The International Space Station won’t be the only off-Earth outpost for much longer, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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t’s World Series time once again, so it may be of interest to baseball fans that there are two star patterns that very much resemble two baseball diamonds in our current evening sky. Διαβάστε …
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A brief look at the space policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/election-2020-space-policy-trump-biden
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NASA’s massive Mobile Launch Platform has rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, on top of NASA’s crawler transporter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Snoopy, the comic strip beagle, is back at work at NASA, promoting crew safety and mission success on a new series of posters commemorating 20 years of humans on the International Space Station. …
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For 20 years, humans have had an unbroken presence in orbit on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-20-years-crewed-operations
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I don’t know if you’ve noticed by now, but the Earth is a little bit wet. How Earth got all its water is one of the major mysteries in the formation of the solar system, and a team of Japanese …
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Astronomers in Hawaii have detected the Yarkovsky effect – a minuscule push imparted by sunlight – for asteroid Apophis. The effect is particularly important for Apophis, because it relates to the …
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NASA will webcast a series of programs today (Nov. 2) to showcase 20 years of continuous crewed flights to the International Space Station and you can watch it here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On average, each sunlike star in the Milky Way likely harbors between 0.4 and 0.9 rocky planets in its “habitable zone,” researchers have found. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In 2022, NASA will launch a spacecraft to asteroid Psyche (16 Psyche), one of the largest in the asteroid belt, and the only known asteroid to be composed almost entirely of metals like iron and …
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Astronaut Kate Rubins picked out a simple tool to represent the past 20 years of crewed operations on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX’s next-gen Starship system may help clean up Earth orbit when it’s not taking people and payloads to the moon and Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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During the “Great Conjunction” on Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will be about one-tenth of a degree apart, their closest approach since 1623. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What goes up must come down — including, sadly enough, the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-destroy-a-space-station-safely
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NASA announced that its Perseverance rover mission – which will search for evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars – has now passed the halfway mark in its journey to the planet. Διαβάστε …
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“Black hole family portrait” is a fancy way of saying “new catalog.” But it’s a very important and exciting catalog, released October 28, 2020 by gravitational wave astronomers, containing 39 new …
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See what’s up in the night sky for November 2020, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A fireball meteor lit up midwestern skies on Jan. 16, 2018, then landed on a frozen Michigan lake. Analysis of the space rock revealed a rich array of extraterrestrial organic compounds. Διαβάστε …
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The International Space Station is celebrating 20 years of having astronauts continuously living and working on the orbiting lab. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Nov. 1, 1962, the Soviet Union launched the Mars 1 spacecraft. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the past few decades, the study of exoplanets has grown by leaps and bounds, with 4296 confirmed discoveries in 3,188 systems and an additional 5,634 candidates awaiting confirmation. Because of …
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Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” starts off with a great episode entitled “Chapter 9: The Marshal.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Are spirits amongst the clouds of Jupiter? The answer might be yes! A recent publication in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets has identified what appear to be “Spites” in the Jovian …
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On Oct. 31, 2000 to be exact, three men boarded a Soyuz spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for Expedition 1. Here’s their look back. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists with NASA’s Juno mission say they have detected sprites or elves – electrical phenomena above thunderstorms on Earth – in the clouds of Jupiter for the first time. Unlike the red-colored …
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Hundreds of activists gathered outside SpaceX’s headquarters in Hawthorne, CA to protest a launch for the Turkish government on Thursday (Oct. 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has three new Halloween posters depicting strange space phenomena in classic horror movie styles and they’re available for free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Here’s why black holes are the scariest objects in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-are-scariest-objects-in-universe.html
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The Skull Nebula, formally known as NGC 246, is captured in a new image from the European Southern Observatory using the Very Large Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A group of six researchers will embark on a mission to “Mars,” this upcoming Monday (Nov. 2). The Martian crew will include artists, scientists and … me! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A highly experienced retired NASA astronaut will talk about the value of the International Space Station as an engineering feat and a cultural experience, in two online talks Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. …
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Skies will be mainly clear on Saturday night (Oct. 31) across the contiguous United States, as costumed kids arrive at the door looking for candy or some other Halloween treat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has collected the eeriest, most hair-raising sounds in the cosmos and compiled them in a playlist just in time for Halloween. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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For decades, astronomers have speculated that there may be water on the Moon. In recent years, this speculation was confirmed one orbiting satellite after another detected water ice around the Moon’s …
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As families tuck into their couches to watch Charlie Brown’s quest for the great pumpkin this Halloween, they may be surprised to hear that NASA has already discovered a “greater …
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The behaviour of galaxies in the early Universe attracts a lot of attention from researchers. In fact, everything about the early Universe is under intense scientific scrutiny for obvious reasons. But …
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It now seems clear that dark matter interacts more than just gravitationally. Earlier studies have hinted at this, and a new study supports the idea even further. What’s interesting about this latest …
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Astronauts on the International Space Station will celebrate 20 years of crewed operations today (Oct. 30) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy shows you the right stuff to “go” in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-bathroom-guide-to-going-in-space-video
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Who will become the first American to launch into space — and how he is chosen — is answered in the fifth episode of National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Skywatchers, ghouls and (especially) werewolves take note: The moon will be full this Halloween night across the United States Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s pioneering OSIRIS-REx probe has bagged up its precious asteroid sample for return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-osiris-rex-stows-asteroid-sample
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One of six new spooky posters from NASA’s Galaxy of Horrors. Credit NASA-JPL/Caltech While ghouls and goblins may provide the ghastly delights many of us associate with this time of year, NASA has …
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Season two of “The Mandalorian” lands on Disney Plus Friday (Oct. 30), so here’s one final glimpse of what we can expect from the stoic space bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away. …
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The crew of the Discovery get a hostile welcome as they return to the planet Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-3-recap
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If all goes according to plan, the U.S. Space Force will soon have its first service member in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-recruits-nasa-astronaut-crew-1-commander
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Kerbonauts will have a fun chance to show their love of Kerbal Space Program while celebrating the 20th anniversary of continuous human occupation of the International Space Station. Διαβάστε …
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Here’s an observer’s guide to the second full moon of October and the other sky sights you can see around it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38272-october-full-moon.html
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Neutron stars are the remnants of massive stars that explode as supernovae at the end of their fusion lives. They’re super-dense cores where all of the protons and electrons are crushed into neutrons …
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Unless you’re reading this in an aircraft or the International Space Station, then you’re currently residing on the surface of a planet. You’re here because the planet is here. But how did the planet …
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One of the most interesting things about space exploration is how many technologies have an impact on our ability to reach farther. New technologies that might not immediately be used in space can …
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Astronomers have spotted the smallest “rogue planet” candidate yet known, a Mars- to Earth-mass world that apparently cruises through our Milky Way galaxy unattached to a star. Διαβάστε …
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This may be one of the strangest craters you’ll ever see. Ryder crater is located near the south pole of our Moon, and it has a bizarre oblong shape (approximately 13 x 17 km in size), with a ridge …
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Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott will share the similarities between space station engineering and Earth’s natural systems in an online panel discussion Friday (Oct. 30). Διαβάστε …
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A retired NASA astronaut will discuss how the International Space Station helps us model good teamwork on Earth, in an online panel discussion Friday (Oct. 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Scientists can now catch gravitational waves better than ever before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ligo-rounds-up-black-hole-mergers
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On Oct. 29, 1991, the Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Gaspra on its way to Jupiter. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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This supermassive black hole’s spin has been measured for the first time, and it’s surprisingly low. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Examining coastal sea rise, tracking underwater ocean waves and adding to long-term data about climate change will be the main scientific return of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite mission. …
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SpaceX is replacing two engines on the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch its next NASA astronaut mission after spotting a problem on an earlier launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 21st, the crew of Expedition 63 finally returned to Earth after spending Arrived196 days in space. It all began when NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (commander) and …
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Nine of them are “SuperDoves” built by San Francisco company Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launches-10-earth-observing-satellites-in-focus
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When human beings start living in space for extended periods of time they will need to be as self-sufficient as possible. The same holds true for settlements built on the Moon, on Mars, and other …
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On Oct. 27, 1961, NASA launched the first test flight of its new Saturn I space launch vehicle. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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As Hurricane Zeta churned toward the northern Gulf Coast today (Oct. 28), the International Space Station captured some incredible views of the massive storm from orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Our sun’s death is a long way off — about 4.5 billion years, give or take — but someday it’s going to happen, and what then for our solar system? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If NASA’s long-silent Opportunity Mars rover could phone home one last time to sing a sweet, sentimental song to its Earthly overlords from its dusty grave, it might go a little something like …
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Scientists have found the second place where a bouncing European lander touched down on Comet 67P six years ago, and the discovery is shedding light on the icy wanderer’s composition. Διαβάστε …
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Rocket Lab will loft 10 new Earth-imaging satellites into orbit today (Oct. 28) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA and SpaceX will hold a press conference today (Oct. 28) to discuss the upcoming Crew-1 astronaut launch and you can follow it live here at 4 p.m. EDT. Listen live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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New work reveals the intricate relationship between so-called jellyfish galaxies, and the magnetic environment through which they move. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The spread of the fire was visible from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/colorado-wildfires-from-space
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A famous equation used in the search for alien life has inspired a new model that estimates the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/covid-19-model-drake-equation
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China has apparently chosen a primary landing site for its Tianwen-1 Mars rover ahead of the spacecraft’s arrival at the Red Planet in February 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30, has now traveled 146 million miles (235 million kilometers) in deep space — half of the total required to reach the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The search for Planet Nine – a hypothesized 9th planet in our solar system – may come down to pinpointing the faintest orbital trails in an incredibly dark corner of space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Today is a milestone in NASA’s Perseverance mission to Mars. At 1:40 pm Pacific time today, the rover will have traveled 235.4 million km (146.3 million miles). That means the spacecraft is halfway to …
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Europe signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday (Oct. 27) formalizing its collaboration on Gateway, NASA’s planned outpost in lunar orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA’s asteroid-sampling maneuver last week was so successful that the spacecraft will begin stowing its new souvenirs today (Oct. 27) to avoid losing rock by idling around. Διαβάστε …
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Every 200,000 to 300,000 years Earth’s magnetic poles reverse. What was once the north pole becomes the south, and vice versa. It’s a time of invisible upheaval. The last reversal was unusual because …
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Astronauts will mix drinks, sign books and regale guests with stories from their history-making NASA missions as part of a week of virtual events. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Astronomers are vetting a technique that could aid the hunt for Planet Nine, which some researchers think lurks undiscovered in the far outer system, way beyond Pluto’s orbit. Διαβάστε …
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Captain Kathryn Janeway, the fearless leader of the USS Voyager in “Star Trek: Voyager,” now has a permanent home in Indiana. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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When giant stars die in impressive supernova blasts, about 99% of the energy released goes into producing a flood of neutrinos. These tiny, ghostly particles slip through tons of matter like it’s not …
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Is there such as thing as too much asteroid? Scientists and engineers for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx decided to perform an “early stow” of the sample from Asteroid Bennu collected by the spacecraft on October …
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The final Blue Moon of the decade this weekend rounds out October 2020. Halloween. It’s not only a great time to dress up in ghoulish garb going from house to house, but a great time for some (in …
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Axiom is an aerospace company making new possibilities accessible to humanity. Watch as astronauts retell their experience launching from Earth and living in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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At the center of a black hole, matter is compressed down to an infinitely tiny point, and all conceptions of time and space completely break down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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General Motors may not have designed its first all-electric pickup truck to drive on the moon, but the first edition of its new GMC Hummer EV has a definite lunar look. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Gravitational redshift, an effect predicted by Albert Einstein that is crucial for maintaining the Global Positioning System (GPS) on Earth, has been observed in a star system in our galaxy. Διαβάστε …
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SpaceX will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Nov. 14, the agency announced Monday (Oct. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX just launched its 100th successful mission, and the company put together an action-packed video to mark the milestone. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space.com recently caught up with Melvin to chat about his life, his spaceflight experiences and what he hopes to teach all the youngsters out there. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Tune in to “The Virtual Astronaut” talk with Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A team of researchers has discovered a complex network of filamentary structures in the Milky Way. The structures are made of atomic hydrogen gas. And we all know that stars are made mostly of …
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The moon has more hidden pockets of water ice than previously thought, NASA’s SOFIA flying observatory reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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To measure small differences in time, you need a really tiny clock, and researchers in Germany have discovered the smallest known clock: a single hydrogen molecule. Using the travel of light across …
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Astronomers using a telescope in Mexico have found two more exoplanets – a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune – orbiting a red dwarf star 120 light-years from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Oct. 26, 2004, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took the first close-up images of Saturn’s largest moon Titan. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε …
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These fields are generated thousands of kilometres below the planet’s surface in its liquid core and extend far into space – shielding the atmosphere from harmful solar radiation. Διαβάστε …
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What is creating the bubbling, gaseous atmosphere on Jupiter’s moon Io? Scientists think they finally have the answer: volcanoes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA is choosing between human missions to the moon and a robotic mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa as the agency manages its limited supply of megarockets in the coming years. Διαβάστε …
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NASA wants you to get excited about the moon — or more specifically, about a mysterious new science result the agency plans to unveil on today (Oct. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s beginning to look like SpaceX will attempt to make the 15 km (9.3 mi) hop test before Christmas! After two successful 150 m (~500 ft) hops with the SN5 and SN6 prototypes, engineers at SpaceX’s …
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“This is where we live. On a Blue Dot.” said Carl Sagan when the now famous Pale Blue Dot photo was released. Captured February 14, 1990 by the Voyager 1 Space Probe, Pale Blue Dot remains the most …
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All her life, Laci Shea Brock has needed to be creative and inventive. So, perhaps it’s not completely surprising that in addition to pursuing her PhD in planetary sciences and astrophysics, she’s …
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Scientists have measured the shortest unit of time ever, the time it takes for a particle of light to cross a hydrogen molecule. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by NASA has helped identify a cluster of craters on Mars that formed within the last decade. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The night sky is, and always has been, safe and free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/5-ways-families-enjoy-astronomy-in-pandemic
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Earlier this month, Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea Ghez split the 2020 physics Nobel Prize for decades of work on black holes. Click here to learn more about their monumental achievement …
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The sun’s second planet, Venus, as seen from the BepiColombo spacecraft as it passed on its way to the innermost planet, Mercury, earlier this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX has drawn plenty of praise and criticism with the creation of Starlink, a constellation that will one-day provide broadband internet access to the entire world. To date, the company has …
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If humans want to travel about the solar system, they’ll need to be able to communicate. As we look forward to crewed missions to the Moon and Mars, communication technology will pose a challenge we …
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NASA’s upcoming news conference on October 26, 2020 promises “an exciting new discovery about the moon,” with references to the agency’s ambitious Artemis program, a plan to send the first woman and …
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SpaceX successfully launched its latest fleet of Starlink internet satellites into orbit Saturday (Oct. 24), marking the second such mission this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 60 more Starlink internet satellites Saturday (Oct. 24) and you can watch it live here. Liftoff is set for 11:31 p.m. EDT (1531 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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A new computer reconstruction of the tectonic plates of 60 million years ago reveals the existence of a lost plate called Resurrection. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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What will life in the post-apocalyptic Earth of the 25th Century look like? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/buck-rogers-new-movie
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As entrepreneurs spend billions on space, there is a backlash building that holds their projects as icons of extravagance, even as they may help save the Earth. This is the “Elysium …
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In 2005 astronomers found a dense grouping of stars in the Virgo constellation. It looked like a star cluster, except further surveys showed that some of the stars are moving towards us, and some are …
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Northern Canada has been keeping a secret from the rest of the world. It’s home to “Resurrection,” a tectonic plate that has been much theorized but never found until now. A team of researchers used …
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The moon comes into focus in the fourth episode of National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff” on Disney Plus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-right-stuff-episode-4-recap
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SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype has been stacked in preparation for an ambitious test flight that will take the vehicle far higher than any of its predecessors have gone. Διαβάστε …
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Algol, also known as the Demon Star, is quite possibly the most interesting star in the fall and winter skies, if you know when to look for its brightness changes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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OSIRIS-REx snagged so much dirt and rock from the asteroid Bennu on Tuesday that the probe’s sampling mechanism didn’t close properly, allowing some of the collected material to escape …
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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins shared her voting selfie from orbit after stating before her launch earlier this month that she would cast her ballot from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε …
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According to new research, the red supergiant star Betelgeuse – which began to dim dramatically in brightness in late 2019 – might not explode for another 100,000 years. The star is also smaller and …
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Lenticular clouds look like saucers and form when wind meets mountains. This photo is one of the Royal Meteorological Society’s favorites of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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If the Higgs boson really is decaying into pairs of muons in the Large Hadron Collider, that’s a big deal for particle physics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Physicists suggest harnessing the gravitational pull of black holes to create ferocious particle accelerators. The trick? Carefully set everything up so the particles don’t get lost forever. …
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In September, a team of scientists reported finding phosphine in the upper atmosphere of Venus. Phosphine can be a biomarker and is here on Earth. But it’s also present on Jupiter, where it’s produced …
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Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) finally makes contact in “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3, episode 2, “Far From Home.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Humanity can have a love/hate relationship with itself, but there’s no denying that we’re the pinnacle of evolution on Earth as things stand now. But it took an awfully long time for evolution to …
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As humanity ramps up its search for alien life, we should keep in mind that E.T. might be hunting for us as well. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Take a video tour of asteroid Bennu’s remarkable terrain and read a list of 10 cool things scientists know about this pristine remnant from the early days of our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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SpaceX called off the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 new Starlink internet satellites Thursday (Oct. 22) due to mission assurance concerns. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Skywatchers will be treated to an eye-catching gathering in the south-southwest sky about an hour after sunset on Thursday (Oct. 22) — a large triangle formed by the moon, Jupiter and Saturn. Διαβάστε …
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Two more comets – 88P Howell and M3 ATLAS – are worth scouting the sky for into November 2020. If you’re like us, you’ve been at taking advantage of every clear night during quarantine to get out and …
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NASA has tapped the Houston-based company Intuitive Machines to land a drill on the moon’s south pole in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA wants you to get excited about the moon — or more specifically, about a mysterious new science result the agency plans to unveil on Monday (Oct. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Neutron stars are like the most efficient thermoses in the universe, filled with hot noodle soup. Here’s how, over the course of millions of years, they cool down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Planetary systems with both super-Earths and Jupiter-type planets may be common, according to a new study. As in our own solar system, the giant planets would act as “bodyguards” protecting the …
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The ‘mole’ aboard NASA’s InSight Mars lander may be ready to start digging on its own again early next year, agency officials said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Space agencies are at a crucial pivot point as international consortiums embark on ambitious endeavors like returning samples from Mars and sending human missions to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Some galaxies are swirling blue disks, others are red spheres or misshapen, clumpy messes or something in between. Why the different configurations? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and cosmonauts Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner are back on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-astronauts-return-to-earth-soyuz-ms16
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A NASA spacecraft has really made a mess of things on the asteroid Bennu, and scientists are thrilled. OSIRIS-REx performed well in its sampling attempt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Ten Earth-observation satellites will have to wait at least another day to get off the ground. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-earth-observation-satellites-launch-scrub
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Science fiction space movies can do a poor job of educating people about space. In the movies, hot-shot pilots direct their dueling space ships through space as if they’re flying through an …
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It’s no secret that the International Space Station (ISS) has had a problem with leaks for more than a year. While pressure loss is a perpetual issue, officials noticed an increase last September, …
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We have discovered more than 4,000 planets orbiting distant stars. They are a diverse group, from hot Jupiters that orbit red dwarf stars in a few days to rocky Earth-like worlds that orbit Sun-like …
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New satellite imagery of California reveals not just the extent of its wildfire damage, but the depth of the loss. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/california-wildfire-damage-2020.html
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Tune in to “The Virtual Astronaut” talk with Melroy on Oct. 23! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-shuttle-commander-pam-melroy-virtual-astronaut
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If you’re looking for more space in your life, look no farther: The stars have aligned to bring your four separate space events today (Oct. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Only eight countries have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines surrounding the Artemis Program for crewed exploration of the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Microsoft has teamed with SpaceX and SES on the new venture. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/microsoft-launches-azure-space-cloud-computing
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Soon you can run your own space agency from your computer or console. “Mars Horizon” announced its release date will be Nov. 17, and you can preorder it now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Back in 2016, researchers claimed Dragonfly 44 was a “failed” Milky Way — a galaxy with a huge dark matter mass but almost no stars. Now, on closer examination, that claim has fallen …
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In November of 1998, the first modules of the International Space Station (ISS) were launched into orbit, and the first crew arrived almost two years later. With almost twenty years of hosting …
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Out in the asteroid belt, 207 million miles (334 million km) from Earth, a little spacecraft briefly touched down on the surface of Asteroid Bennu today, attempting to collect samples of dust and …
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For the first time ever, a NASA probe has performed a sample-snagging operation on an asteroid in deep space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In the last year, Betelgeuse has experienced two episodes of dimming. Normally, it’s one of the ten brightest stars in the sky, and astrophysicists and astronomers got busy trying to understand what …
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It’s been over a thousand days since the historic kilonova observation, and yet the region continues to emit X-rays, long after models predicted they should have faded away. What’s going on? Continue …
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The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight into tomorrow morning (Oct. 20-21), and the moon will be dim enough that skygazers might be able to see one or several of these shooting stars. Διαβάστε …
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Here’s a sneak peek at author Justina Ireland’s new “The High Republic” junior novel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-high-republic-book-excerpt
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An 11-mile-high test flight could be coming soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-prototype-static-fire
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Today’s the day! The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is going to reach out and boop asteroid Bennu! You can watch the broadcast here as the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, …
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Today, NASA will attempt to grab tiny pieces of an asteroid called Bennu — and to mark the occasion, the agency has created a 360-degree video that will take you along for the ride. Διαβάστε …
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Choose from our fantastic print and digital subscription deals and give the perfect gift that lasts all year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/xmas-subscribe-and-save.html
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We won’t know if NASA’s OSIRIS-REX spacecraft succeeded at its asteroid-sampling maneuver until 10 days after the attempt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Black holes are perhaps the most mysterious objects in nature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2020-nobel-prize-in-physics-black-holes-astrophysicist-explains
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The Orionid meteor shower is peaks in the early morning of Tuesday, Oct. 22, but a bright moon will disrupt viewing until shortly before dawn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Solar storms pose risks for society, but more accurate space weather forecasts appear to be coming soon. A team of researchers in Japan has developed a physics-based method for predicting large solar …
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In the past few days, several EarthSky Community members around the world shared their photos of the young moon, a thin crescent in the west after sunset. Beautiful! Thanks to all who contributed. …
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January 31, 2021, will mark 50 years since the launch of Apollo 14. This historic mission was the first to broadcast a color television signal from the surface of the Moon and marked the heroic return …
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An astronaut’s photograph of the Earth is set to represent her and her crewmates’ new mission, almost four years to the day after the image was first shared with the public. Διαβάστε …
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NASA astronaut Christina Koch reflected on her participation in the first all-woman spacewalk ahead of its one-year anniversary on Sunday (Oct. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Two small asteroids will zip by Earth today (Oct. 19) at a range that’s closer than the moon, in a double flyby that comes as NASA gears up to sample a space rock of its own. Διαβάστε …
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NASA will touch a space rock tomorrow in a milestone event for what the agency considers a crucial field of study: asteroid science. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It looks like Russia is thumbing its nose at international cooperation on the Moon. They’ve refused to sign the Artemis Accords, which are a set of rules governing Lunar exploration. NASA and seven …
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Once believed to be lost to history, two spacecraft shingles bearing the “nose art” from a pair of early NASA capsules have sold for almost half a million dollars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Starting in late 2019, Betelgeuse began drawing a lot of attention after it mysteriously started dimming, only to brighten again a few months later. For a variable star like Betelgeuse, periodic …
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NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft will “TAG” asteroid Bennu Tuesday (Oct. 20) and collect a sample for return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The dwarf galaxy known as Dragonfly 44 caused a stir recently: apparently it had way, way more dark matter than any other galaxy. Since this couldn’t be explained by our models of galaxy formation, it …
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NASA will broadcast an epic “touch and go” on Tuesday as a spacecraft descends toward asteroid Bennu to pick up a precious sample of dust. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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NASA has just awarded a $650,000 grant to the team behind Lunar ExoCam, a camera system designed to eject from moon landers and record video of their touchdowns from the otherworldly gray ground. …
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China is operating a mission on the far side of the moon and is preparing to launch another this year to collect lunar samples — and it’s already planning a new set of bold lunar missions. …
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As soon as he saw the data, Paul Chodas knew something was strange about the near-Earth object that had been designated 2020 SO. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project captured an image of the asteroid last night. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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In four years, NASA plans to return astronauts to the Moon as part of Project Artemis. To ensure the success of this endeavor, as well as the creation of a program of sustainable lunar exploration by …
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Liftoff is at 8:25 a.m. EDT (1225 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
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SpaceX successfully launched a full stack of Starlink internet satellites into today (Oct. 18) and capped off the mission with a successful rocket landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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On Oct. 18, 1963, a cat went to space! Félicette was a French “catstronaut.” See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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The discovery of the most metal-poor globular cluster recorded to date has forced scientists to rethink how both galaxies and globular clusters form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: …
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It’s an excellent year to view the Orionids, which peak before dawn on Wednesday (Oct. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orionid-meteor-shower-2020-peaks-soon
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Liftoff is at 8:25 a.m. EDT (1225 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
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Being an astronaut of the 2020s will be completely different than it was for any astronaut that came before, a panel of spaceflyers told the International Astronautical Congress on Oct. 14. Διαβάστε …
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Liftoff is at 8:25 a.m. EDT (1225 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
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